JP7208868B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is shot into a game area by a shooting device, and when the game medium enters a prize winning area such as a winning hole provided in the game area and an execution condition (starting condition) is established, A pachinko machine that enhances game interest by a so-called variable display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display patterns) are variably displayed on a variable display device and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined based on the display results. There is a game machine. In such a pachinko game machine, when the stop pattern mode when the variable display of the display patterns in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes a specific display mode, an advantageous state (jackpot game state) is brought to the player.

As such a game machine, a game machine has been proposed in which one movable body is operated a plurality of times during presentation (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-42244 A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the frequency of operation of one movable body is extremely high, and there is a risk that only the one movable body will break down.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of preventing failure of one movable body.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
A plurality of movable bodies (for example, upper movable body 037AK001, lower movable body 037AK003, etc.),
Control means for controlling the motions of the plurality of movable bodies (for example, a performance control CPU 120 for executing a normal movable body performance or a KT movable body performance, etc.);
Movable body performance execution means (for example, performance control CPU 120 for executing movable body performance at KT) capable of executing a movable body performance to move a movable body each time a predetermined condition that can be satisfied multiple times during a predetermined period is satisfied. and
Regardless of which movable body operates in the movable body production, the advantage when controlled to the advantageous state is common (for example, a common expectation regardless of which movable body operates etc.),
The control means causes the first movable body to move from the first initial position to the first effect position when the predetermined condition is satisfied for a predetermined number of times among the predetermined conditions that are satisfied multiple times during the predetermined period. After that, the second movable body is operated from the first effect position to the first initial position, and the second movable body is operated from the second initial position to the second effect position when the predetermined condition is satisfied for a specific time. Move from the 2 effect position to the second initial position (for example, when the open count value is 1, the upper movable body 037AK001 is operated, and when the open count value is 4, the lower operating the movable body 037AK003, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to switch the movable bodies to be operated, and to prevent only one movable body from becoming easily damaged.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing; It is a flow chart which shows an example of stop design decision processing. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a setting example regarding a setting suggestion effect execution determination table; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration example and a setting example regarding a setting suggestion pattern; 9 is a flowchart showing an example of effect processing during variable display; It is a figure which shows the execution example of setting suggestion production|presentation. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table. It is an explanatory diagram illustrating a jackpot type and a game state to be shifted after that. It is an explanatory view for explaining the release pattern of the variable winning ball device and the special variable winning ball device in the KT state. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing; It is a flow chart which shows an example of a special movable body effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the number of additional balls to be paid out, and a pattern. It is a figure which shows the specific operation|movement content of each movable body. It is a figure which shows the initial position and appearance motion position of each movable body. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of effect processing during variable display; It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation operation|movement when normal movable body production|presentation and special movable body production|presentation are performed. It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation operation|movement when normal movable body production|presentation and special movable body production|presentation are performed. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a KT movable body effect process; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of determination of an action movable body; It is a timing chart showing the motion of each movable body in the KT time movable body production and the motion of each movable body in the special movable body production. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing; FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of V-con operation effect setting processing; FIG. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a 2nd production|presentation determination table. (A) is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the V-con operation effect, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of the V-con operation valid period and the post-detection display period in the V-con operation effect. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an operation effect|presentation determination table. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example when a 1st production|presentation is performed. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example when a 2nd production|presentation is performed. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example when a 2nd production|presentation is performed. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example when a 2nd production|presentation is performed.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko game machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko game machine) will be described.

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

The "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are variably displayed (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation of one or more patterns, enlargement/reduction of one or more patterns, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols, which will be described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols to be described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2 . The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 .

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronism with the first special game or the second special game, decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, vertically direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the variable display of the special game and the decoration pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to simply as the variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended and active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2, a first suspension indicator 25A and a second suspension indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. The first pending display 25A displays the first pending memory number by the number of lit LEDs. The second pending display 25B displays the number of second pending memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

Winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening that is kept in a constant open state in which game balls can enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the first special game can be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable winglets. comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when the player enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning hole is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3). Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize winning port door is in the ON state, the special prize winning port door opens the big prize winning port, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big prize winning port. Become.

When game balls enter the big winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game balls enter the big winning hole, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first starting winning hole, the second starting winning hole and the general winning hole 10, for example.

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize in a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from special symbols. The normal symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9", lighting patterns such as "-", and the like. The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of normal patterns is also called a normal pattern game.

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

Above the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the game machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates according to the performance is provided.

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area from the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). Below the upper plate, there is provided a batted ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by a controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 3).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 3).

The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting actions (operations, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. A main substrate 11 housed in a substrate case 201 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁A setting key 51 and a setting switch 52 are provided on the main board 11 . The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting changeover switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing set values such as the probability of winning a big hit and the rate of winning balls in the setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11 , such as at a predetermined position on the power supply board 17 .

A display monitor 29 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the main substrate 11, and a display changeover switch 30 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29. As shown in FIG. The display monitor 29 may be configured using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 30 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when viewing the back side of the game board 2 with the gaming machine frame 3 opened.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as consecutive ratios, role ratios, and bases. The consecutive ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the total number of prize balls to the first and second big prize openings (attackers). Of the total number of prize balls, the number of prize balls won by winning the 2nd starting prize mouth (electric chew) and the number of prize balls by winning the 1st big prize mouth and the 2nd big prize mouth (attacker) account for the total number of prize balls. percentage. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. The display monitor 29 can display the setting values in the pachinko game machine 1 when it is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. The display monitor 29 only needs to be able to display setting values to be changed or checked when in the setting change state or setting confirmation state.

The setting key 51 and the setting switch 52 cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 when the game machine frame 3 is closed. A glass door frame 3a having a glass window is rotatably provided in the game machine frame 3, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 3a. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko game machine 1, a security cover 500A is attached to the right end of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long square frame. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 500A covers the right side of the substrate case 201 including the setting keys 51 and the setting changeover switches 52 from the rear side. The security cover 500A is a substantially L-shaped member including short pieces 500Aa and long pieces 500Ab, and may be made of transparent synthetic resin.

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotating operation of a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this normal pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern per pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern per pattern". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special game is running, or during the period when it is controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state described later (although the start win has occurred If the special game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the type of the big hit described below) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big win" and a big winning symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

After the display result in the special game becomes "big win", the game is controlled to a big win game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special game becomes "minor win", it is controlled to the small win game state.

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is the timing of the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until whichever comes first. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the big winning slot can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 times or 2 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc.) are prepared, and the jackpot type is set according to these It is As the jackpot types, there may be provided a jackpot type with which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type with few prize balls, or a jackpot type with which few prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state when some jackpot types etc.), the big prize opening is opened. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

After the jackpot game state is finished, depending on the jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time-saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the end conditions such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when the system is reset) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

The state in which probability variable control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which probability variable control is not executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a high-based state, and a state in which time-saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low-based state. Combining these, the short-time state is also called a low-probability-high base state, the probability-variable state is a high-probability-high base state, and the normal state is a low-probability-low base state. The high probability state and the low base state are also referred to as the high probability low base state.

After the small win game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small win" is continuously controlled (however, "small win" occurs). If the special game at the time is the special game for the predetermined number of times in the above cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, there may not be a "small hit" as a display result of a special figure game.

In addition, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are provided. lighting or extinguishing, the movement of the movable body 32, or a performance using any performance device including a part or all of these.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided on the image display device 5, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns), which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns, is displayed. ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern) to the "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depends on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration The display result of the variable display of the pattern becomes a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decoration patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stop-displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. .

In the case of a ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", on the screen of the image display device 5, as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns, a fixed decorative pattern (for example, " 1, 3, 5", etc.) are derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes a "minor hit"). As an example, decoration symbols constituting a chance eye are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special game is a "big hit" of some jackpot types (jackpot types in the same manner as the small win game state), and when it becomes a "minor hit" , a common fixed decoration pattern may be derived and displayed.

If the display result of the special game is "Loss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" Also referred to as "non-reach loss".) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "losing", after the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

Even during the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed for informing the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed. In addition, even during the small winning game state, the effect during the small winning to report the small winning game state is executed. It should be noted that during the small winning game state, some of the jackpot types (jackpot types in the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in the subsequent game state high probability state) jackpot game By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

Further, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., as shown in FIG. In addition, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, and a launch control substrate are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 . Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which conductive patterns are formed and on which electrical components can be mounted, but are also configured to implement specific electrical functions by mounting electrical components on electronic circuit boards. It is a concept that includes an electronic circuit mounting board that has been manufactured.

In the pachinko game machine 1, the power supply board 17 can supply power from an AC 100V external power supply such as a commercial power supply to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the performance control board 12. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a power circuit for converting a predetermined DC voltage into a specific DC voltage (eg, 12 V DC or 5 V DC), and the like. I have.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of suspension), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of suspension), jackpot game state, small hit game state, game state, etc.) has a function to control. The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , a random number circuit 104 and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105 .

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) when the CPU 103 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I/O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals to be described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, normal symbol display device 20, first reservation It includes an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the normal figure hold indicator 25C, and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection (gate switch 21, starter switch (first starter switch 22A and second starter switch 22B), count switch 23) (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

The switch circuit 110 takes in a reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power board 17 and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100 . The reset signal is an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of the control circuit such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using either the power supply monitoring circuit, the IC with built-in watchdog timer, or the system reset IC. I wish I had. The power-off signal turns off when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and turns on when the period in which the predetermined power supply voltage is equal to or less than the predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on, for example, when a clear switch provided on the power supply substrate 17 is pressed.

Solenoid circuit 111, a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82), to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door transmit.

A display monitor 29 , a display changeover switch 30 , a setting key 51 , a setting changeover switch 52 , and a door open sensor 90 are connected to the main substrate 11 . The door open sensor 90 detects opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control command, and produces effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game, (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, power failure recovery notification, etc.).

The performance control board 12 is equipped with a performance control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control section 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed (including the decision etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicates the operation content). The controller 123 may also be instructed.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), etc., and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120 .

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120 . The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9 . Also, it supplies a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) to the lamp control board 14 . Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a driving circuit for driving the movable body 32 .

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signal. do. In this manner, the display control unit 123 controls sound output and lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

Sound output, lamp lighting/extinguishing control (supply of sound designation signal and lamp signal, etc.), and control of movable body 32 (supply of signal for operating movable body 32, etc.) are executed by effect control CPU 120. You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatably numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an output port of

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also called sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko game machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described.

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main substrate 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) register setting, and setting to make the RAM 102 accessible.

Next, it is determined whether or not the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is in the OFF state, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, for example, if a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, a clear signal in an ON state is input to the game control microcomputer 100 . If such an on-state clear signal is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the restoration condition is not established. It is sufficient that the backup data can be stored in the RAM 102 serving as a backup RAM for game control. In step S3, the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, etc. may be confirmed or inspected to determine whether or not the recovery condition can be established.

If the restoration condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), after executing the restoration process (step S4), the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed. The work area is set based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 by the recovery process in step S4. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state when the power supply is stopped can be restored. It is sufficient if it is possible to restart the fluctuation of the design.

If the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S3; No), the initialization process (step S6) is performed, and then the setting change process (step S7) is performed. The initialization processing in step S6 includes clear processing for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and initial values are set in the work area by executing the clear processing.

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether or not a predetermined setting confirmation condition is satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is ON and the setting key 51 is ON when the power supply is started. The setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed when the recovery condition including the clear signal being in the OFF state is satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the OFF state, the fact that the clear signal is in the OFF state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

When the setting confirmation condition is established in the setting confirmation process of step S5, the setting confirmation state is entered in which the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed, and the setting is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29 . When ending the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 .

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be in a game stop state to stop the progress of the game. When the game is in the stopped state, shooting of game balls by operating the batted ball operation handle, detection of game balls by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbols are stopped. The display device 20 may be controlled so as to stop-display a lost symbol or the like, or to perform a display corresponding to a game stop state different from the lost symbol. When the setting confirmation state ends, the game stop state associated therewith should also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether or not a predetermined setting change condition is satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is in the ON state and the setting key 51 is turned ON when power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is on.

When the setting change condition is satisfied in the setting change process of step S7, the setting change state is set in which the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed, and the main board 11 sets to the effect control board 12. A change start command is sent. In the setting change state, the setting values are displayed on the display monitor 29, and each time the operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected, the numerical values displayed on the display monitor 29 are sequentially updated and displayed. After that, when the setting key 51 is turned off by an operation by a game hall staff member or the like, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the display monitor 29 is updated. turn off the When ending the setting change state, a setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 .

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be put in the game stop state as in the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the game stop state associated therewith should also end.

On the effect control board 12 side, when the setting confirmation start command or the setting change start command is received, control may be performed to notify that the setting is being checked or that the setting is being changed. For example, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, a predetermined sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a light-emitting member such as the game effect lamp 9 may emit light in a predetermined manner.

The clear signal is turned on by pressing a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17, for example. Therefore, if the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on when the power supply is started, and if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 and the step The setting change process of S7 is executed to enable control to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed together with the recovery process of step S4 to enable control to the setting confirmation state. If the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is off when the power supply is started, or if the setting key 51 is off, and if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 is executed. On the other hand, it is not controlled to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery processing of step S4 is executed, but it is not controlled to the setting confirmation state.

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S8). Then, the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S9), and the interrupt is permitted (step S10 ). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). By the CPU 103 executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, execution and suspension management of the special symbol game, control of the big win game state and small win game state, control of the game state, and the like are realized.

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game hit". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process processing, as part of the game control timer interrupt processing, processing when power failure occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the processes described above. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, after permitting the interrupt, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 5 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting winning determination process, the occurrence of starting winning is detected, and the process of storing the pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of pre-reading and judging the display result and the variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. will be The effect control command at the time of start winning set to be transmitted in this manner is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. Other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12 are the same. Various tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 .

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including the process of determining In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set for Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when the time saving state or probability variable state is controlled, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit number of rounds to be executed are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is finished.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is detected. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending production as a production operation for informing the end of the jackpot game state has passed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing is terminated.

Small hit opening pretreatment of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". This small hit opening pre-processing includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening in the small win game state based on the display result being "small win". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing ends.

The process during the small hit opening of step S119 is performed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this small winning opening process, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning open processing is ended.

Small hit end processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small-hit end processing includes processing of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period in which the performance operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

The pachinko game machine 1 is configured such that the probability of winning a jackpot and the rate of winning balls are changed according to the set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, by using a display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the probability of winning a big hit and the rate of winning balls are changed. For example, the set value consists of 6 levels from 1 to 6, 6 being the highest probability of winning the big win, and the smaller the value is in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1, the lower the probability of winning the big win. In this example, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage for the player is the highest, and the lower the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the advantage in stages. . If the winning probability of the big win changes according to the set value, the ball payout rate may also change according to the set value. While the probability of winning a big win is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the big win game state may change according to the set value. The pachinko game machine 1 may be configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player. The set values set in the pachinko game machine 1 are notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table. FIG. 7(A) shows a configuration example of the first special figure display result determination table used when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, and FIG. It shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the second special figure used when it is a figure. A display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101 . In the display result determination table, the hit determination value compared with the random number MR1 is assigned to the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbols, according to the set value. The random number MR1 is a random number for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated within the range of 0-65535. As the display result determination table, a common display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

In the display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability variable state (high probability state), more judgment values than when it is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state), "big hit" special figure display assigned to the result. Thereby, when it is a high probability state such as a probability variable state in which probability variable control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, the probability that it is determined to control to a big hit game state is higher than when it is a low probability state such as a normal state or a time saving state. get higher

In the first special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or set value, the probability of determining that the special figure display result is "small win" and controlled to the small win game state is determined to be the same value. has been assigned a value. In the second special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or setting value, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" is the first special figure display result Determination values are assigned so as to be the same values different from those in the determination table. In addition, depending on the set value, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as the "small hit" may be changed. The probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small winning game state as "small hit" regardless of the variation special figure may be the same probability.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit judgment value is set regardless of the set value It is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot. When the set value is 1, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "jackpot", and only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set, while the set value 2 to set value 6 are set. In this case, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as a non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the game state is the variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is a big hit regardless of the set value. It is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judging. When the set value is 1, by assigning 1020 to 1346 to the "jackpot", only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set, while the set value 2 to the set value In the case of 6, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1346 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value.

In the first special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is a small value for determining a small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment value. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In the first special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33094 in the hit determination value is the set value Regardless, it is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is a small value for determining a small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment value. The small-hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination value is the set value Regardless, it is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit. The small-hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

The set values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. The smaller the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player. The playability may be changed according to the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁For example, when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variable state loops at a rate of 65% (so-called variable loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the game ball during the jackpot game is a predetermined value provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7. While controlling the game state after the end of the jackpot game to a probability variable state based on passing through the switch, the game property (so-called V variable probability type), and when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 3, the probability of a big hit is 1/320 and the probability of a small hit is 1/50, and the game is played during a high base (during time reduction control). A game property (a so-called one-type two-type mixed type) that controls a big hit game state based on the passage of a ball through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7 may be employed. When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the game performance is the same, but the big win probability and small win probability are higher than when these set values are any one of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the probability is high and the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is small (for example, the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 4 to 6). A common switch may be used for different purposes when game characteristics are changed according to a set value. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to a production switch (for executing a predetermined production each time a game ball passes through a prescribed area). switch), and when the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is a game switch (for controlling the game state to a variable probability state or a big hit game state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch switch).

The jackpot type may be determined at different ratios depending on the set value based on the assignment of the determination value in the jackpot type determination table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined at a common rate regardless of the set value. The variation pattern may be determined at different ratios according to the set values based on the assignment of the determination values in the variation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with a common ratio regardless of the set value. A set value may be suggested by the frequency with which normal reach and super reach are performed by having the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach differ according to a set value. Alternatively, regardless of the setting value, the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach may be common. In addition, it may be possible to execute arbitrary setting suggestion effects at different ratios according to the set values.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to ON every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeated and waits.

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

If the timer interrupt flag is ON at step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands that are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control command Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the content specified by the production control command can be confirmed by the production control process processing or the like. It turns on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, the movable body 32 Control to operate various production devices such as driving operation of is performed. Further, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 regarding the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices.

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process process of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 8 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 9, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S170 to S177 as described below according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32, outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure per waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving the command specifying the start of the big win game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "losing". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The production process during a small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "4". In this small-hit mid-performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small-hit game state, and executes various performance controls in the small-hit game state based on the set content. . Further, in the small-hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end production. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small win game state based on the setting content. to run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the small winning end effect process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. Further, in the jackpot middle effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big win game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to "7" which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process. ”, and ends the effect processing during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control patterns corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko game machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the game media are enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed game machine.

Only one type of pattern (for example, a symbol indicating "-") may be displayed during the variable display of the special pattern, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the relevant pattern. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as a display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by inserting a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) indicate that one is a ratio of “0%”. may contain. For example, it includes a ratio of "0%" for one and a ratio of "100%" or less than "100%" for the other.

(Description of characteristic part regarding setting suggestion effect)
Characteristic portions relating to setting suggestion effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described below. In this characteristic portion, it is possible to execute a setting suggesting effect suggesting a set value in the pachinko game machine 1 at a predetermined rate during execution of the variable display.

FIG. 10-1 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S171 of the effect control process processing as the variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process, a stop symbol determination process is executed (step S201). In the stop symbol determination process, a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the decorative symbols, such as the final stop symbol in the variable display of the decorative symbols, is determined. Following the stop symbol determination process, the advance notice effect determination process is executed (step S202). The advance notice effect determination processing makes it possible to decide the advance notice effect included in the advantageous suggesting effect.

After the announcement effect determination process is executed, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S203). The production control pattern may include a special figure fluctuation time production control pattern, a notice production control pattern, and other control patterns for controlling various production executions. For example, corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, select one of the prepared special figure variation production control patterns and set it as a usage pattern. Further, one of a plurality of prepared notice effect control patterns may be selected and set as a use pattern in accordance with the determination result of the notice effect determination process in step S202. In addition, it is not limited to setting a separate production control pattern as the special figure fluctuation time production control pattern and the notice production control pattern, but one production control pattern corresponding to the combination of execution setting of each production is set. There may be.

When the production control pattern is determined by step S203, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command, the initialization of the production control process timer provided in a predetermined area (production control timer setting unit, etc.) of RAM122 A value is set (step S204). Also, the setting for starting the variation of the decoration pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S205). At this time, by transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the production control pattern (special figure fluctuation production control pattern) determined in step S203 to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative design may be started in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. FIG.

Subsequently, a pending display update setting at the start of variable display is set (step S206). For example, in the pending display area provided on the screen of the image display device 5, the display part corresponding to the pending number "1" (the display part at the left end) is erased (digested), and the other pending numbers "2" to The pending display in the display portion corresponding to "4" or the like is moved (shifted) one by one to the left. As a result, the pending display is shifted. In the active display section provided on the screen of the image display device 5, active display corresponding to the erased (extinguished) pending display in the pending display area may be performed. In addition, when the number of pending memories is "0", if the variable display is started immediately based on the occurrence of the first start winning or the second starting winning, the active display area will be displayed without updating the pending display. A setting may be made to update the active display in the . After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S207), and then the variable display start setting process is terminated.

FIG. 10-2 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S201 of the variable display start setting process as the stop symbol determination process. In the stop symbol determination process, it is determined whether or not the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win is executed (step S221). Whether or not the reach performance of super reach is executed can be determined based on the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern specification command transmitted from the main substrate 11, for example.

When the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win is not executed (step S221; No), the final stop symbol for non-reach or normal reach is determined (step S222), and the stop symbol determination process is terminated. During non-reach, the variable display result is "losing". The normal reach includes a case where the variable display result is "big hit" and a case where the variable display result is "loss". In the non-ready-to-win state in which the variable display mode of the decoration design does not become the ready-to-win mode, the fixed decoration design of the non-ready-to-win combination is stop-displayed as the final stop design. The final stop symbol at the time of non-reach is determined so that the "left" and "right" ornamental symbol display areas 5L and 5R are different (mismatched) ornamental symbols. At the time of normal reach when the variable display result is "losing", the determined decoration pattern of the reach-losing combination is stop-displayed as the final stop pattern at the time of reach-losing. The final stop symbol at the time of reach loss is determined so that the "left" and "right" ornamental symbol display areas 5L and 5R have the same (matching) ornamental symbol. At the time of normal reach when the variable display result is "big hit", the determined decoration pattern of the big win combination is stop-displayed as the final stop pattern at the time of the big win. The final stop symbols at the time of the big hit are determined to be the same (matching) decoration symbols in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R.

When the ready-to-win effect of super-ready-to-win is executed (step S221; Yes), the final stop symbol for super-to-win is determined (step S223). At the time of super reach, there are cases where the variable display result is "big hit" and cases where the variable display result is "loss". At the time of super reach when the variable display result is "losing", the determined decoration pattern of the reach losing combination is stop-displayed as the final stop pattern at the time of reaching losing. When the variable display result is "big win", the determined decoration pattern of the big win combination is stop-displayed as the final stop pattern at the time of the big win.

At the time of super reach, regardless of whether the variable display result is "big hit" or "losing", the same (matching) decorative design in the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L and 5R is It is stopped and displayed as a fixed decoration pattern. The left and right decorative symbols constituting such a reach-losing combination or a big-hit combination are also called reach symbols. Decorative patterns that can be determined as ready-to-win patterns may include a plurality of types of decorative patterns, such as seven types of decorative patterns corresponding to numbers 1 to 7, for example. The decoration pattern corresponding to the number may be only the effect image showing the number, or may be the effect image showing various characters in addition to the number. The ready-to-win pattern is determined as one of a plurality of decorative patterns by referring to a ready-to-win pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the ready-to-win pattern. You can do it like this. The numerical data indicating the random number for determining the ready-to-win pattern may be updated using one or both of the random counter provided in the RAM 122 and the random number circuit 124 .

In the ready-to-win pattern determination table, the number of determination values assigned to the decorative symbols to be ready-to-win symbols may differ depending on whether the variable display result is "losing" or "big win". For example, when the variable display result is "losing", the determination rate of the decoration pattern corresponding to the number 1 is the highest, the number 2, the number 3, the number 4, the number 5, and the number 6. As it becomes, the determination ratio of the decorative design becomes lower, and the determination ratio of the decorative design corresponding to the number 7 becomes the lowest. On the other hand, when the variable display result is a "big hit", the decision rate of the decoration pattern corresponding to the number 1 is the lowest, and the number 2, number 3, number 4, number 5, and number 6 are the lowest. As the number becomes , the ratio of determining the decorative pattern increases, and the determining ratio of the decorative pattern corresponding to the number of 7 becomes the highest. With such a determination ratio setting, when the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 7 is stopped and displayed as a ready-to-win pattern, the variable display result is "big win" and the ratio of being controlled to the big win game state is the highest. , 5, 4, 3, and 2, the variable display result when stop-displayed as a ready-to-win pattern becomes "big win" and the ratio of control to the big win game state is low. Thus, when the decoration pattern corresponding to the number 1 is stopped and displayed as a ready-to-win pattern, the variable display result becomes "big win", and the ratio of control to the big win game state becomes the lowest. In the ready-to-win pattern determination table, regardless of whether the variable display result is "losing" or "big win", the same number of determination values may be assigned to decorative patterns to be ready-to-win symbols. The number of determination values assigned to each decorative design to be a ready-to-win pattern may be different, or the number of determination values to be assigned may be the same regardless of the decorative design to be a ready-to-win design. Depending on the type of jackpot, the determination ratio of decorative symbols to be ready-to-win symbols may be different.

After step S223, it is determined whether or not the determined ready-to-win pattern is a decorative pattern corresponding to the number 7 (step S224). At this time, if the reach symbol is a decoration symbol corresponding to a number other than 7 (step S224; No), the stop symbol determination process is terminated. If the ready-to-win pattern is a decorative pattern corresponding to the number 7 (step S224; Yes), the presence or absence of setting suggestion effect is determined according to whether or not setting suggestion effect is to be executed (step S225). Whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect is determined by, for example, referring to a setting suggestion effect execution determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared based on numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the setting suggestion effect execution. You can do so. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the execution of the setting suggestion effect may be updated using one or both of the random counter provided in the RAM 122 and the random number circuit 124 . As the presence/absence of the setting suggesting effect, one of "no effect" in which the setting suggesting effect is not executed, or "with effect" in which the setting suggesting effect is executed is determined.

Based on the determination result of step S225, it is determined whether or not it is determined to "with effect" for executing the setting suggestion effect (step S226). If it is determined to be "no effect" that does not execute the setting suggestion effect (step S226; No), the stop symbol determination process is terminated. If it is determined that there is an effect (step S226; Yes), the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (step S227). The effect control CPU 120 may receive a setting value notification command transmitted from the main substrate 11 side when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, and store the notified setting value in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 . Accordingly, in step S227, the setting values stored in the RAM 122 may be specified.

Following step S227, after determining the suggested setting pattern (step S228), the stop symbol determination process is terminated. The suggested setting pattern is determined by referring to a suggested setting pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on numerical data indicating random values for determining the suggested setting pattern. It should be determined by The numerical data indicating the random number value for setting suggestion pattern determination may be updated using one or both of the random counter provided in the RAM 122 and the random number circuit 124 .

FIG. 10-3 shows a setting example regarding the setting suggestion effect execution determination table. For example, the ROM 121 pre-stores table data constituting a determination table TA01 shown in FIG. 10-3 as a setting suggestion effect execution determination table. In step S225 of the stop symbol determination process, the presence or absence of the setting suggestion effect is determined by referring to the determination table TA01 or the like. In the determination table TA01, the number of determination values assigned to the presence or absence of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on whether the variable display result is "losing" or "big win". For example, when the variable display result is "big hit", the determination ratio of "with effect" for executing the setting suggesting effect is higher than when the variable display result is "losing". In the setting of such a determination ratio, when the setting suggesting performance is executed, the variable display result becomes ``big hit'' and the ratio of being controlled to the big winning game state becomes higher than when the setting suggesting performance is not executed. In addition, in the setting suggestion effect execution determination table, the number of judgment values assigned to the presence or absence of setting suggestion effect may be the same regardless of whether the variable display result is "losing" or "big hit". .

FIG. 10-4(A) shows a configuration example of a setting suggestion pattern. In this embodiment, four patterns RE-0 to RE3 are provided as a plurality of setting suggestion patterns. These setting suggestion patterns have different suggested contents depending on whether or not the symbol display color is to be changed, and the display color when it is to be changed. The symbol display color is a display color of a decorative symbol stopped and displayed as a ready-to-win symbol, and can be changed to suggestive display colors including copper color, silver color, and gold color in addition to the normal display color red. The pattern RE-0 does not change the symbol display color, suggesting that the player has a low expectation, which is an advantageous set value. Pattern RE-1 changes the symbol display color to copper, suggesting that the set value is 2 or more. Pattern RE-2 changes the symbol display color to silver, suggesting that the player has a high degree of expectation, which is a set value that is advantageous to the player. Pattern RE-3 changes the symbol display color to gold, suggesting confirmation of 6, which is the highest setting. In this way, in the setting suggestion performance using the ready-to-win pattern, it is possible to suggest the set value in the pachinko game machine 1 depending on whether the symbol display color has changed and the symbol display color after the change.

FIG. 10-4(B) shows a setting example regarding the setting suggestion pattern determination table. For example, the ROM 121 pre-stores table data constituting a determination table TA11 shown in FIG. 10-4(B) as a suggested setting pattern determination table. In step S228 of the stop symbol determination process, the setting suggestion pattern is determined by referring to the determination table TA11. In the determination table TA11, the number of determination values assigned to the determination result of the setting suggestion pattern varies depending on the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1. FIG.

When the setting suggesting performance using the ready-to-win pattern is executed, the ready-to-win pattern becomes a decoration pattern corresponding to the number 7, so that the ratio of control to the big win game state is high. When the setting suggesting effect is executed in pattern RE-0, the degree of expectation, which is a setting value advantageous to the player, is low, and when the setting suggesting effect is executed in pattern RE-1, the set value is 2 or more. One thing is certain. In addition, when the setting suggesting performance is executed in the pattern RE-2, the degree of expectation, which is a set value advantageous to the player, is high, and when the setting suggesting performance is executed in the pattern RE-3, the set value is the highest. 6 is determined. In this way, the ready-to-win symbols when the variable display of decorative symbols is the ready-to-win mode include a symbol display mode for suggesting control of the jackpot game state, such as a decorative symbol corresponding to a number other than 7, and a symbol display mode for 7. A pattern display mode for suggesting the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 as well as suggesting the control of the jackpot game state such as decoration patterns corresponding to the numbers is included. When the ready-to-win pattern is a decoration pattern corresponding to the number 7, the ready-to-win pattern is displayed in the normal display color to suggest control of the jackpot game state, and then the pattern display color is changed. Suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot game state are continuously made, and suggestions regarding the set values are made.

The setting-suggestion effect can be executed in different effect modes according to the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加For example, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the pattern display color is not changed to copper because the pattern RE-1 is not determined as the suggested setting pattern. Thus, depending on whether or not the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 1, as a pattern display mode when the ready-to-win pattern is a decorative pattern corresponding to the number 7, the pattern display color is changed to copper color or not. When the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is other than 6, the pattern display color is not changed to gold because the pattern RE-3 is not determined as the suggested setting pattern. Thus, depending on whether the set value set in the pachinko game machine is 6 or not, the symbol display color is changed to gold as the symbol display mode when the ready-to-win symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7. It depends on whether or not it is changed to

The setting suggesting effect is instead of changing the symbol display color, which is the display color of the decoration symbol stopped and displayed as the ready-to-win symbol, or in addition to changing the symbol display color. Any aspect of the reach aspect, such as the shape and pattern of the decoration pattern, may be changed. Alternatively, display of a background image, an outer frame image, or any other effect image, output of sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting of decorative light emitters such as a game effect lamp 9 or a decorative LED, operation of a movable member for effect, and the like. It may be a combination of some or all of which may change the rendering mode of any rendering device. Setting suggestion effects and other arbitrary effects in the pachinko game machine 1 are arbitrary data related to the effect control, arbitrary data not related to the effect control, or data combining these are predetermined for effect execution. It suffices if it can be executed when one or more conditional expressions are satisfied. The effect of changing the symbol display color is also called a change effect.

The plurality of suggested setting patterns may include a pattern that can be determined only when the game is controlled to the big win game state, and a pattern that can be determined even when the game is not controlled to the big win game state. For example, pattern RE-0 and pattern RE-1 can be determined at a predetermined rate even when the variable display result is "loss", whereas pattern RE-2 and pattern RE-3 are variable display It may be possible to make the decision possible only when the result is a "big hit" and to make the decision impossible when the variable display result is a "loss". In this case, the pattern RE-2 is determined at a common ratio regardless of the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, whereas the pattern RE-3 is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be determined in different proportions depending on the current setting.

FIG. 10-5 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of the effect control process process as the effect process during variable display. In the variable display production process, for example, based on the timer value of the production control process timer, it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation time, which is the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, has elapsed (step S241). When it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S241; No), control is performed to execute various effects as the variable display progresses. The effect control CPU 120 creates various commands based on the control data read from the effect control pattern determined in step S203 of the variable display start setting process. This command is transmitted to the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined effect sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on, off, or blinked. It is sufficient that various effects can be executed by a predetermined effect device by operating a movable member for effect such as the movable body 32, or by combining some or all of them.

In the effect processing during variable display, it is determined whether or not it is the advance notice effect period (step S242). If it is the notice effect period (step S242; Yes), control is performed to execute the notice effect (step S243). If it is not the notice effect period (step S242; No), or after performing the control of step S243, it is determined whether or not it is the ready-to-win effect period (step S244). When it is the ready-to-win effect period (step S244; Yes), control to execute the ready-to-win effect is performed (step S245). By the control of step S245, when the ready-to-win performance after changing the symbol display color is executed after the decoration pattern to be the ready-to-win pattern is stop-displayed, suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot game state are made, and the pachinko game machine 1 is operated. Suggestions regarding settings can be made.

When it is not the ready-to-win effect period (step S244; No), or after performing the control of step S245, it is determined whether or not it is the change effect period (step S246). The change effect period may be determined in advance as an effect execution period for changing the symbol display color when the setting suggestion effect using the ready-to-win pattern is executed. When it is the change effect period (step S246; Yes), control to execute the change effect is performed (step S247). If it is not a change effect period (step S246; No), after performing the control of step S247, for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. In addition, the variable of the decorative pattern After performing control for executing an effect during the variable display including the display operation (step S248), the effect processing during the variable display is terminated.

The change effect period may be set to different time lengths according to the effect mode of the change effect. For example, in the case of pattern RE-0, the change effect period is set to the shortest first period, and in the case of pattern RE-1, the change effect period is set to the second period longer than the first period, and the pattern RE- In the case of pattern 2, the change effect period may be set to the third period longer than the second period, and in the case of pattern RE-3, the change effect period may be set to the longest fourth period. In general, when an effect (advantageous effect) is executed, the player shoots an image or video of the effect with a portable terminal owned by the player, and sends it to SNS (Social There is a tendency to post on membership registration websites such as Networking Service and Internet video supply sites. However, if the execution period of such an advantageous effect is short, there arises a problem that an appropriate photographing time cannot be secured. On the other hand, the effect (unfavorable effect) that is often performed even in a disadvantageous situation does not arouse the desire to shoot, so if the execution period of the disadvantageous effect is long, the player will rather feel uncomfortable. There is a problem. Therefore, the execution period of advantageous effects is lengthened to secure the photographing time, and the execution period of disadvantageous effects is made shorter than that of advantageous effects to reduce discomfort. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking an effect that is advantageous to the player, and to secure the shooting time. In addition, since the photographing time can be secured, the photographed images and moving images are made public by the players on the Internet, and public interest in the pachinko game machine 1 can be heightened. In addition, in many cases, since the images including which pachinko game machine 1 in which game hall were photographed are disclosed, from the game hall side, the game hall is advertised by the player. become. In this way, by securing the photographing time when the setting value of the pachinko game machine 1 is suggested, a synergistic effect is brought about not only to the player but also to the game arcade side.

When the variable display time has elapsed (step S241; Yes), it is determined whether or not a design confirmation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received (step S249). If no pattern confirmation command is received (step S249; No), the effect process during variable display is terminated and the game waits. After the variable display time elapses, if a predetermined time elapses without receiving the pattern confirmation command, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the fact that the pattern confirmation command could not be received normally. You may do so. When the design confirmation command is received (step S249; Yes), control is performed to derive and display the final stop design (determined decoration design) which is the display result in the variable display of the decoration design (step S250). Subsequently, a certain time is set in advance as a wait time for receiving a jackpot start designation command (step S251). Also, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "3" corresponding to the special figure per waiting process (step S252), the effect process during variable display is terminated.

FIG. 10-6 shows an execution example of the setting suggestion effect. FIG. 10-6(A) shows an effect execution example HD101 in which the form of variable display of decorative symbols is the ready-to-win mode and ready-to-win is established. When the decoration pattern corresponding to the number 7 is stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L and 5R, the ready-to-win is established and the ready-to-win performance of the normal ready-to-win is executed. FIG. 10-6(B) shows an effect execution example HD102 in which the ready-to-win effect of the normal reach is advanced to the ready-to-win effect of the super ready-to-win. On the display screen of the image display device 5, the decoration pattern is displayed in a reduced size, and the effect image in the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win is displayed. FIG. 10-6(C) shows an effect execution example HD103 in which a change effect as a setting suggestion effect is executed. An effect display corresponding to the change effect is displayed superimposed on the stop-displayed ready-to-win pattern. In addition, by displaying an effect image announcing a message such as "Change the symbol display color!", a suggestion to change the symbol display color is made.

FIG. 10-6 (D1) shows an effect execution example HD111 in which the pattern display color does not change due to the pattern RE-0. FIG. 10-6 (D2) shows an effect execution example HD112 in which the pattern display color changes to copper by the pattern RE-1. FIG. 10-6 (D3) shows an effect execution example HD113 in which the pattern display color changes to silver by the pattern RE-2. FIG. 10-6 (D4) shows an effect execution example HD113 in which the symbol display color changes to gold according to the pattern RE-3. In the effect execution example HD111, the display color of the ready-to-win pattern does not change due to the pattern RE-0, and remains red, which is the normal display color. In this way, a failure effect (fake effect) in which the symbol display color is not changed is executed, suggesting that the player's expectation, which is an advantageous set value, is low. In effect execution example HD112, pattern RE-1 changes the display color of the ready-to-win pattern to copper, suggesting that the set value is 2 or more. In effect execution example HD113, pattern RE-2 changes the display color of the ready-to-win pattern to silver, suggesting that the player has a high expectation, which is a set value that is advantageous to the player. In effect execution example HD114, pattern RE-3 changes the display color of the ready-to-win pattern to gold, suggesting that 6, which is the highest set value, is fixed.

The setting suggesting effect suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit by any desired effect such as a pseudo-continuous effect or a pre-reading notice effect, in addition to a change effect in which the display color of the ready-to-win pattern can be changed, and the set value of the pachinko game machine 1. You may enable it to make a suggestion about. It may be an effect in which the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be suggested after the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot game state is performed during execution of the variable display. In the case of executing an arbitrary performance, a case where the suggestion regarding the control of the big win game state is continuously made after making the suggestion concerning the control of the big win game state, or the suggestion concerning the control of the big win game state is continuously made and the pachinko game is performed. It may also include a case of suggesting a set value of the gaming machine 1 . In the case of executing an arbitrary performance, after making a suggestion about the control of the big win game state, when the suggestion ends, and when the suggestion about the control of the big win game state is continued and the setting value of the pachinko game machine 1 is made. It may include a case of making a suggestion.

The suggestion about the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to suggesting the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and may be, for example, suggesting whether or not the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed. . For example, the plurality of setting suggestion patterns may include patterns with different determination ratios depending on whether the setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1 have been changed. When the setting value in the pachinko game machine 1 is changed, the effect is made so that the player can recognize that the setting value has been changed by suggesting the effect mode of the pattern determined at a high rate. can be diversified to improve amusement.

During execution of the variable display, suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot game state may be made, while suggestions regarding the set values of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not be made. After that, when the display result of the variable display is "big hit", the pachinko machine executes a big hit start effect (fanfare effect) and a big hit effect (such as a effect corresponding to the first round and the second round). A setting value of 1 may be suggested. There may be a case where the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is suggested without suggesting the control of the jackpot gaming state.

In place of part or all of the suggestion about the control of the big win game state, or together with part or all of the suggestion about the control of the big win game state, a suggestion about control of a state advantageous to the player different from the big win game state is provided. can be anything. For example, it may be one that suggests a variable probability state to be controlled after the end of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, as the advantageous state, a suggestion may be made according to whether or not control is to be performed regarding a state in which an arbitrary game value that is advantageous to the player is awarded.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 037AK)
Next, the characterizing portion 037AK of this embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characterizing part 037AK of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a movable body effect in which the movable body is moved according to the player's operation. Then, in the movable body presentation in the characterizing part 037AK, different movable bodies are operated in the first operation and the second operation out of the plurality of operations performed by the player. Hereinafter, the pachinko game machine 1 in the characteristic portion 037AK having such characteristics will be described. It should be noted that the movable body effect in the characterizing part 037AK of this embodiment includes the normal movable body effect (see FIG. 11-10(B)) in which the movable body moves from the initial position to the advanced position, and the movement from the initial position to the advanced position. There is a special movable body effect in which the movable body is moved up to the position (performing a so-called backlash motion) and a movable body effect at KT (see FIG. 11-10(C)). In this example, the motion ranges of the movable bodies in the special movable body presentation and the KT movable body presentation are common to each movable body, but they may be different.

Note that the description of the same parts as those described in the basic description above will be omitted. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 037AK of this embodiment does not distinguish between probability variable symbols (odd number decoration symbols) and non-variability symbols (even number decoration symbols) as described in the above basic explanation, and is stopped and displayed. Depending on the type of the decoration pattern, it is not possible to recognize whether or not it is controlled to the variable probability state (including the KT state) after the end of the jackpot game state. However, it may be determined that the variable probability state is controlled only when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed, such as when the symbol "7" is stopped and displayed. In addition, even after the end of the jackpot game state, there is no difference in the background image, for example, between the case where the variable probability state is controlled and the case where it is not (when it is a time saving state), and the player cannot recognize it. It has become. It should be noted that, for example, the number of rounds to be executed during the jackpot game state may differ according to the symbols that are stopped and displayed.

FIG. 11-1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1 in the characterizing portion 037AK of the present embodiment, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. As shown in the figure, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characterizing part 037AK of the present embodiment is provided with the passage gate 41 on the right side of the image display device 5 . A game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 .

Below the passage gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 7 forming a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 extends in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and is formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game balls flow down. A large winning hole positioned below the member is changed between an open state (also called an open state) in which game balls can win and a closed state (also called closed state) in which game balls cannot win. The special variable winning ball device 7 moves the bottom member forward in a jackpot game state that occurs when a specific display result (jackpot pattern) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which it is forwardly moved toward, and the opening control is executed to open the big winning opening serving as the winning area.

Below the special variable winning ball device 7, there are provided a special variable winning ball device 17 forming a special winning hole for a small hit, and a variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning hole. As shown in -1, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side, and the variable winning ball device 6B is arranged so as to be adjacent to it on the right side. These special variable winning ball device 17 and variable winning ball device 6B extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and the plate-shaped bottom member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which game balls flow down is extended in the front-rear direction. By moving back and forth, the special winning port located below the bottom member and the second start winning port can be opened (also called an open state) in which game balls can win and a closed state (also called closed state) in which game balls cannot win. change to The special variable winning ball device 17 is a bottom member in a small winning game state that occurs when a predetermined display result (small winning symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which it is forwardly moved, and the opening control is executed to open the special prize winning opening serving as the prize winning area. Further, the variable winning ball device 6B moves the bottom member backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is forwardly moved when the symbol is drawn out and displayed by hitting the normal symbol display device 20, The opening control is executed to open the second start winning opening which is the winning area.

In this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed to have the same structure. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-1, the special variable winning ball device 7 is formed in such a manner that the bottom member is slightly inclined from the upper left to the lower right. When the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed, the ball moves from the upper left to the lower right on the special variable winning ball device 7 and falls on the variable winning ball device 6B therebelow. The solenoid circuit 111 shown in FIG. 11-2 receives a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81, the solenoid 82, and the solenoid 83), and the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory. By transmitting to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door and the solenoid 83 for the special winning opening, the respective variable winning ball devices are controlled to open and close.

Also, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 17 is slightly larger than the variable winning ball device 6B. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-1, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed in such a manner that the bottom member is slightly inclined from the upper right to the lower left, so that the special variable winning ball device 17 Or, if the special variable winning ball device 17 or the variable winning ball device 6B is closed, the game ball on the variable winning ball device 6B is directed from the upper right to the lower left on the special variable winning ball device 17 or the variable winning ball device 6B. move and go Further, as shown in FIG. 11-1, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are arranged side by side, so that the variable winning ball device does not win the special variable winning ball device 7. If the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B is moved backward and the second starting winning opening is in an open state, the game ball dropped onto the 6B enters the second starting winning opening and is specially variable. The game ball does not flow toward the winning ball device 17.例文帳に追加On the other hand, if the second starting winning hole is not in an open state, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B and is guided toward the special variable winning ball device 17. - 特許庁At this time, if the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 17 is moved backward to open the special winning hole, the game ball enters the special winning hole. Furthermore, if the special winning opening is not in an open state, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 17 and falls toward the out opening as it is.

Also, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed with a plurality of regulation pieces for reducing the flow speed of the game balls flowing down on the bottom member. there is In this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are provided with regulation pieces, so that the game flows from the upper left to the lower right direction or from the upper right to the lower left direction. The flowing direction of the game ball is changed so that the ball meanders with the motion of the forward/backward direction component, and the time required for the flowing down is delayed as compared with the case without the control piece.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 11-1, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side, and the variable winning ball device 6B is arranged on the right side. A bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B is formed so as to gently incline from the upper right to the lower left, and when the bottom member is not retracted and is in a closed state, the variable winning ball device 6B special variable winning. Since the game balls are configured to flow toward the ball device 17, in this sense, the variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the upstream side, and the special variable winning ball device 17 is provided on the downstream side. It can be said that it is established.

A switch (first count switch 23 shown in FIG. 11-2) capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning opening is provided in the big winning opening. When game balls are detected by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to open and the big winning opening is opened, it will be in an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to be closed and the big winning hole is closed, the game ball cannot pass through (enter) the big winning hole to get a prize ball. be at a disadvantage.

A switch (second count switch 24 shown in FIG. 11-2) capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is provided in the special winning opening. When game balls are detected by the second count switch 24, a predetermined number (for example 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Here, when the game balls pass through (enter) the special winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 17, the number of winning balls is smaller than when the game balls enter the big winning opening. For example, more prize balls are paid out than when game balls pass (enter) other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening 1 and the second starting winning opening. Therefore, when the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to open and the special winning opening is opened, the state is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to be closed and the special winning hole is closed, the game ball cannot pass through (enter) the special winning hole to obtain a prize ball. be at a disadvantage.

In addition, in this pachinko game machine 1, the passage gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning hole), the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning hole), and the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning hole) is provided on the right side of the game area, so during the big hit game, during the time saving state, and during the KT state (so-called small hit RUSH), the player shoots aiming at the right side of the game area. (so-called right-handed operation).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-1, this pachinko game machine 1 has an upper movable body 037AK001 that moves vertically between the position shown in the upper part of the image display device 5 as the initial position and the advance position. is provided. The upper movable body 037AK001 operates by transmitting a drive command or the like from the performance control board 12 to a drive motor that drives the upper movable body 037AK001.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-1, this pachinko game machine 1 has a horizontally movable body 037AK002 that moves in the left-right direction between the positions shown in the left and right portions of the image display device 5 as the initial position and the advance position. is provided. The laterally movable body 037AK002 operates by transmitting drive commands and the like from the effect control board 12 to drive motors for driving the left and right laterally movable bodies 037AK002, respectively.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-1, this pachinko game machine 1 has a lower movable body 037AK003 which moves vertically between the position shown in the figure of the lower portion of the image display device 5 as the initial position and the advanced position. is provided. The lower movable body 037AK003 operates by transmitting a drive command or the like from the performance control board 12 to a drive motor that drives the lower movable body 037AK003.

The upper movable body 037AK001, the lateral movable body 037AK002, and the lower movable body 037AK003 can move between the initial position and the advanced position. does not interfere with Therefore, even if one of the movable bodies breaks down, the motion of the other movable bodies is not restricted, and the loss of interest in the game can be prevented.

FIG. 11-3 shows a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table in the feature part 037AK of this embodiment. For example, when it is determined in step S110 of FIG. 6 that the special figure display result is set to "big hit" and the jackpot game state is controlled, the big hit type determination table is based on the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type. It is a table that is referred to for determining any one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as "probability variation A" to "probability variation E" and "non-probability variation A" to "non-probability variation C". As shown in FIG. 11-3, in the characterizing portion 037AK of this embodiment, a jackpot type in which 10 round games are performed, a jackpot type in which 8 round games are performed, and 10 round games are performed. There is a big hit type.

The jackpot type of ``variable probability A'' is transferred to the KT state where the variable probability control is performed after the end of the jackpot game state and the KT control that makes it easier to win a small hit than the normal state is executed (directly to the KT state). It is a jackpot type. The jackpot type of "variable probability B" is a jackpot type that shifts to the KT state after variable probability control is performed after the end of the jackpot game state and time-saving control is performed until the variable display of 100 times is completed. is. The jackpot types of “variable probability C” to “variable probability E” are jackpot types in which variable probability control is performed after the end of the jackpot game state and time-saving control is performed until the next big hit. The jackpot type of "non-probability variation A" is a jackpot type in which time-saving control is performed (controlled to a time-saving state) during the period until the variable display of 100 times is completed without the probability variation control being performed after the end of the jackpot game state. be. The jackpot type of "non-probability variation B" is a jackpot type in which time-saving control is performed (controlled to a time-saving state) during the period until the variable display of 50 times is completed without the probability variation control being performed after the end of the jackpot game state. be. The jackpot type of "non-probability variation C" is a jackpot type in which time-saving control is performed (controlled to a time-saving state) for the period until the variable display of 30 times is completed without the probability variation control being performed after the end of the jackpot game state. be. In addition, when the variable display of the number of times controlled to the time saving state (time saving number) ends (when the time saving control period ends), it is controlled to the normal state which is a low probability low base state.

Further, in the characteristic part 037AK of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Differently, the determination value is not assigned to the jackpot types such as "non-probable variable B" and "non-probable variable C", which have a time saving number of 30 times or 50 times. Therefore, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the number of time saving is at least 100 times or more, which is more advantageous for the player than when the variable special figure is the first special figure.

Next, each jackpot type will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 11-4. In the normal state, which is a low-probability/low-probability base state, when the jackpot type is one of "non-probability variation A" to "non-probability variation C", after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the low-probability/high base state. Transition to short-time state. Then, in the time saving state, when the variable display corresponding to the time saving number set according to the jackpot type ends, the time saving control ends, and the game returns to the normal state (low probability low base state). If the jackpot type at the time of the jackpot is any one of ``variable probability B'' to ``variable probability E'', the state shifts to a high probability/high base state after the end of the jackpot game state. Then, when the jackpot type is "probability variable B", when the variable display of 100 times is completed, it shifts to the KT state (small hit RUSH) which is a high probability/low base state. On the other hand, in the case of any one of "probability variation C" to "probability variation E", the high probability high base state continues as it is until the big hit again. When the jackpot type at the time of the jackpot is ``variable probability A'', after the jackpot game state is finished, the game goes to the KT state (small hit RUSH) which is a high-probability/low base state. That is, in the characteristic part 037AK, as the game state in which the variable probability control is performed, the game state of the type that is directly controlled to the KT state after the end of the big hit game state, and the time saving control until the variable display is performed 100 times after the end of the big hit. There is a game state in which the KT state is controlled after the game is played, and a game state in which the time saving control is performed after the big win is completed until the next big win.

FIG. 11-5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the release patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the KT state. As shown in FIG. 11-5, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol display device 20 executes normal symbol variation display, and the normal symbol hits. When it is determined as such, the hit symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20, and when the loss is determined, the lost symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20. - 特許庁In this characterizing part 037AK, since the normal game is a 100% win regardless of the game state, the normal symbol display 20 executes the variable display of the normal symbols, and the winning symbols are derived and displayed. Further, in this characterizing portion 037AK, as shown in FIG. 11-5, the variation time of normal symbols is set to 1.0 seconds, and the symbol determination time for deriving and displaying winning symbols is set to 0.2 seconds. Then, when the winning pattern is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. The winning ball device 6B is opened for 0.2 seconds, and the game ball can win in the second starting winning hole.

When a game ball wins in the second starting prize opening while the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and when it is determined to be a small hit, A small winning symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, when the small winning pattern is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 11-5, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.8 seconds, and the game ball can win in the special winning opening. . In addition, in the KT state, an effect of moving the movable body from the initial position to a position below the advanced position is executed as a KT time movable body effect, but during the opening period of the special variable winning ball device 17 The operation of the movable body is completed within the period in which it is in the open state (see FIGS. 11-16).

In the KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is as short as 0.2 seconds. In addition, in the KT state in this characteristic portion 037AK, the interval period (closing period) after the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is at least 3.8 seconds (ordinary design fluctuation time 1.0 seconds + design determination time 0.2 A relatively long period of 2.6 seconds (seconds + 2.6 seconds before opening the second start winning opening) is ensured. Therefore, in the KT state, as shown in FIG. 11-5, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is short and the interval period (closing period) is long. Balls can easily enter and game balls can easily enter the special winning opening.

In addition, in the KT state, game balls are likely to enter the special winning hole and prize balls are easily obtained, so in this example, it is also called "small hit RUSH", and when in the KT state, "small hit RUSH" etc. may be displayed.

In this example, a small hit occurs only when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, and in the KT state, by increasing the frequency of the variation display of the second special symbol, a small hit is likely to occur. , especially the case of realizing a small hit RUSH in which a prize ball can be expected by a small hit is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, regardless of whether the variable display of the first special symbol is executed or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, if the big win is not a big win, the small win is 100%. By making it difficult to obtain a prize ball when a small hit is obtained by the variable display of the special pattern, and making it easy to obtain a prize ball when the small prize is obtained by the variable display of the second special pattern, the small prize is increased. It may be configured to realize a small hit RUSH (a game state in which the game value tends to increase due to a small hit in the variable display of the second special symbols) in which prize balls can be expected. As such, in some form, while there is a state in which prize balls cannot be expected even in the same KT state, a small hit RUSH state in which prize balls can be expected may be realized.

In addition, in the KT state in this characteristic portion 037AK, after the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed, the variable prize winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state because of the normal symbol. After a total of 3.8 seconds, which is the total of the fluctuation time of 1.0 seconds, the design determination time of 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning opening pre-processing time of 2.6 seconds, the game ball passes through the gate. 41 to reach the variable winning ball device 6B is about 0.6 seconds. Thus, in the KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in the state where the normal symbols are not changed to when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in the open state is normally longer. The variable winning ball device 6B is opened because it is longer than the time it takes for the game ball to reach the variable winning ball device 6B after the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the pattern is not changed. The game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B before being controlled. Therefore, in the KT state, it is difficult for a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 in a state in which the normal symbols are not changed to win the variable winning ball device 6B.

In addition, in this characterizing section 037AK, the process of executing the variable display of normal symbols and controlling the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is performed by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103). (See step S26 in FIG. 5). In addition, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether the game state is a probability variable state (high probability state), or whether it is a non-KT state (normal state) or a KT state in the normal symbol process processing of step S26. Or, regardless of whether it is in the jackpot game state or not, it is determined whether or not to hit the regular pattern with the same probability (for example, 100%). That is, in this characterizing part 030AK, regardless of the state, it is determined to be a 100% normal match.

In addition, in the KT state in this characteristic part 037AK, by controlling to the low base state without setting the high base flag, as shown in FIG. are doing.

Also, the variable winning ball device 6B may be short-circuited during the low probability/non-KT state (during the normal state). With such a configuration, when the probability of opening the variable winning ball device 6B is increased in the low probability/non-KT state (left-handed state), only a few game balls are shot. , it is possible to prevent the variable winning ball device 6B from winning a prize, and it is possible to prevent the right-handed operation from being performed during the low-probability/non-KT state.

FIG. 11-6 is a flow chart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. When the variable display start setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first, for example, based on the display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main substrate 11, etc. It is determined whether or not the result of the diagram display is "loss" (step S551). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "losing" (step S551; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 stores, for example, the variation pattern determination result designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (variation pattern determination result designation command storage area command stored in) is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case of "non-reach" in which the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not a reach mode (step S552 ).

When it is determined that it is a non-reach variation pattern in the process of step S552 (step S552; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of final stop symbols constituting the non-reach combination (step S553 ). For example, the production control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the decoration pattern of the non-reach combination updated by the production random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, and stores it in the ROM 121. Determined decorative patterns (decorative patterns of non-ready-to-win combinations) are determined by referring to a pre-stored and prepared non-ready-to-win combination decorative pattern determination table.

When it is determined that it is not a non-reach variation pattern in the process of step S552 (step S552; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of final stop symbols constituting the reach combination (step S554 ). For example, the production control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the decoration pattern of the ready-to-win combination, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for producing, and prepares the ready-to-win combination which is stored in advance in the ROM 121. By referring to the decorative design determination table, etc., the determined decorative design (decorative design of the reach combination) is determined.

If it is determined that the special figure display result is not "losing" in the process of step S551 (step S551; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the special figure display result is "small hit" ( step S555). When it is determined that the special figure display result is a "small hit" (step S555; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 confirms the final stop symbol corresponding to the "small hit" case, such as an open chance eye. A combination of decorative patterns is determined (step S556). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of types of opening chance eyes in response to one of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to a small hit being specified by a variation pattern determination result specification command. A combination of fixed decorative patterns that constitute the final stop pattern is determined. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the chance number to be updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting section is extracted, and a predetermined chance number determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to it, it is sufficient to determine a combination of fixed decorative symbols that constitute one of the open chances. In the chance number determination table, for example, "2", "4", "6", "4", "6", "8", etc. composed of even numbers are set as chance numbers for small wins. Just do it.

When it is determined in the process of step S555 that the special figure display result is not a "small hit" (step S555; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of final stop symbols constituting a big hit combination. (Step S557). The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a big hit fixed symbol that is updated by a random number circuit 124 or a random counter for effect. Subsequently, according to the jackpot type specified by the display result specifying command transmitted from the main board 11, the image display device 5 is displayed by referring to a jackpot confirmed symbol determination table stored in advance and prepared in the ROM 121. The decoration symbols having the same symbol number, which are stop-displayed together in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the display area, are determined.

After the final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination is displayed in the processing of step S557, a special movable body effect is executed to move the movable body according to the player's operation on the stick controller 31A. A special movable body effect setting process is performed (step 037AKS001). The special movable body production in the characterizing portion 037AK of this embodiment is, after the final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination is displayed (after the decoration symbols constituting the jackpot combination are temporarily stopped and displayed), It is performed during the period until the fixed decorative pattern is completely stopped. In addition, in the special movable body presentation in the characteristic part 037AK of this embodiment, the movable body is operated in response to the player's operation on the stick controller 31A, but the present invention is not limited to this. The movable body may be moved in response to detection of various actions by the player, such as an operation or an action of the player holding his or her hand over a predetermined area. In addition, the special movable body effect is not limited to the timing after the decorative symbols making up the big win combination are temporarily stopped and displayed. It can be executed at any timing such as the timing before transitioning to the jackpot game state after the decorative symbols constituting the game are completely stopped.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-12(C), the special movable body effect is performed after the combination of the stop decoration symbols that constitute the big win is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the player is notified that the big win will occur. , as shown in FIGS. 11-13(L), is an effect that is executed until the combination of the decorative symbols forming the big win is completely stopped. In accordance with the operation, the number of prize balls to be additionally obtained (the number of extra balls to be played) is notified (notification of the number of balls to be added), and the movable body is operated. Also, in the special movable body presentation, the movable bodies (the upper movable body 037AK001, the lateral movable body 037AK002, and the lower movable body 037AK003) to be operated according to the number of detection times of operations performed by the player are different. In addition, in the characteristic portion 037AK of this embodiment, once the movable body is operated by detecting the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player, the stick controller 31A is operated by the player until the operation of the movable body is finished. operation is not detected. Specifically, after the movable body has once moved, detection of the operation of the stick controller 31A is disabled until the movable body that has moved returns to its initial position (until it is detected by the initial position sensor). It should be noted that even if it is not the period until the movable body that has moved returns to its initial position, for example, since the movement period of the movable body that moves in the special movable body effect is predetermined (see FIG. 11-9), the period is set by a timer. , and detection of the operation of the stick controller 31A may be disabled during the period. It should be noted that, at the timing when the combination of the stop decoration patterns constituting the big win shown in FIG. It is also possible to execute a big-hit movable body production that moves each movable body. In the big hit movable body production, as in the normal movable body production, all the movable bodies are operated at the same time so that the player can easily recognize that the big win will occur. It suffices if they have the same advantage regardless of their preference.

FIG. 11-7 is a flow chart showing an example of the special movable body effect setting process executed in step 037AKS001 of FIG. 11-6. When the special movable body effect setting process shown in FIG. 11-7 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the number of extra balls to be added as the number of prize balls to be additionally obtained (step 037AKS002). Specifically, in step 037AKS002, as shown in FIG. 11-8(A), the number of additional balls to be put out is determined according to the number of rounds (maximum number of rounds) determined by the type of jackpot. In the characteristic part 037AK in this embodiment, the base of the prize ball is 500. Therefore, when a 10R round game is played, as shown in the figure, up to 1,000 extra balls are obtained, and 1,500 prize balls are obtained in total. When an 8R round game is played, up to 700 extra balls can be obtained, and 1200 prize balls can be obtained in total. When a 4R round game is played, up to 500 extra balls can be obtained, and 1000 prize balls can be obtained in total.

It should be noted that in the characteristic part 037AK in this embodiment, regardless of the number of extra balls (regardless of the number of rounds), notification is made in response to one detection of the player's operation. The number of extra balls to be put out is 100. For example, when a 10R round game is played (up to 1000 extra balls are obtained), by detecting the player's operation 10 times, it is notified that up to 1000 extra balls can be obtained. The Rukoto. It should be noted that, unlike this, the number of extra balls to be put out notified in response to one detection of the player's operation can be changed from 50, 100, or 200 to the number of extra balls to be put out (maximum number of rounds). It may be determined by lottery with different determination ratios depending on the situation. In this case, it is only necessary that the higher the number of payout balls that can be acquired by the player, the higher the rate at which a larger number of payout balls is notified. That is, the higher the degree of advantage for the player, the higher the rate at which a larger number of extra balls put out should be reported.

After executing the processing of step 037AKS002 in FIG. 11-7, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution pattern of the special movable body effect (step 037AKS003). Specifically, in step 037AKS003, as shown in FIG. 11-8(B), one of pattern 1 to pattern 4 is determined according to the jackpot type. As shown in FIG. 11-8(B), in the characterizing portion 037AK of this embodiment, in any case of the jackpot type, the upward movable stick controller 31A can be moved upward according to the detected number of operations of the player's stick controller 31A. The body 037AK001, the lower movable body 037AK003, and the lateral movable body 037AK002 are repeatedly operated in this order. Therefore, depending on which movable body moves, it is not possible to recognize which type of jackpot will be achieved, and the jackpot type is announced. In other words, the common expectation level is notified regardless of which movable body is operated. In the illustrated example, when the number of times of detection is 7 to 9, patterns 1 and 2 operate the movable body, while patterns 3 and 4 do not operate. Since pattern 1 and pattern 2 are patterns executed in the case of a jackpot type that is more advantageous to the player than pattern 3 and pattern 4, whether the movable body operates when the number of times of detection is 7 to 9 times. Depending on whether or not, the player can recognize the jackpot type to some extent. Therefore, the player's willingness to operate can be promoted so that the number of times of detection is at least 7 or more. It should be noted that when the number of times of detection is 7 to 9, the movable body may be operated in patterns 3 and 4 in the same manner as in patterns 1 and 2. FIG. In addition, in the characterizing part 037AK of this embodiment, regardless of which movable body moves, the number of additional balls to be delivered is notified, and the number of additional balls to be delivered is 100. FIG. Therefore, since the common number of extra balls to be put out is notified regardless of which movable body moves, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the motion of each movable body and improve the game interest. In this example, an example is shown in which the number of shared extra balls is notified regardless of which movable body operates. It may be a notification of the fact. It should be noted that the notification that the attacker is released due to the small hit may be executed instead of the notification of the number of additional balls put out when the movable body effect at KT is executed. At that time, regardless of which movable body moves, it is sufficient to notify the player of the content that has a common advantage for the player.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-8(B), the characteristic part 037AK of this embodiment causes the LED lamp to emit light in accordance with the movement of the movable body. In the illustrated example, when the number of times of detection is 7 to 9, patterns 1 and 2 cause the LED lamps to emit light, while patterns 3 and 4 do not emit light. , the pattern 1 and the pattern 2 may also emit light. Also, when the number of times of detection is 7 to 9, in patterns 3 and 4, the LED lamp may emit light when the movable body is operated in the same manner as in patterns 1 and 2, and the movable body may Only the LED lamp may emit light without operating. On the contrary, only the movable body may be operated and the LED lamp may not emit light.

Further, in the characterizing portion 037AK of this embodiment, the upper movable body 037AK001, the lower movable body 037AK003, and the lateral movable body 037AK002 are repeatedly operated in this order. The three movable bodies of the horizontal movable body 037AK002 emit light in a common color, and the movements of the three movable bodies of the upper movable body 037AK001, the lower movable body 037AK003, and the horizontal movable body 037AK002 are repeated. Accordingly, the emission color can be changed. Specifically, in pattern 1, the upper movable body 037AK001, the lower movable body 037AK003, and the lateral movable body 037AK002 corresponding to the first to third detection times emit light in a "blue" emission color. In the operations of the upper movable body 037AK001, the lower movable body 037AK003, and the lateral movable body 037AK002, which correspond to the number of detections from the 6th to the 6th, each emits green light, and the upper body corresponding to the 7th to 9th detection times In the operation of the movable body 037AK001, the lower movable body 037AK003, and the lateral movable body 037AK002, each emits light in a "red" emission color. In addition, in the special movable body production, expectations are high in the order of "blue" < "green" < "red" for the emission color of the LED lamp (the more advantageous the jackpot type is for the player, the more red is emitted) color). Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the light emission color of the LED lamp. Incidentally, the LED lamp is built in each movable body, and the luminescent color of the lamp shown in FIG. 9, the background color of the image display device 5, and the emission color of various light emitting means (lamps) such as effects. That is, the luminous colors of the lamps shown in FIG. 11-8(B) are not limited to the luminous colors of the LED lamps incorporated in the respective movable bodies, and the luminous colors of other light-emitting means may also be the illustrated luminous colors. . In addition, regarding the LED lamps built into each movable body, only the LED lamps built into the movable bodies that are in operation emit light, and the LED lamps that are built into the movable bodies that are not in operation do not emit light. Alternatively, the LED lamps of all the movable bodies may emit light regardless of whether they are operated or not.

As described above, in the characteristic part 037AK of this embodiment, once the movable body is operated by detecting the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player, the game is played for a period until the operation of the movable body is completed. The operation of the stick controller 31A by a person is not detected. Specifically, after the movable body has once moved, detection of the operation of the stick controller 31A is disabled until the movable body that has moved returns to its initial position (until it is detected by the initial position sensor). Therefore, the number of times of detection shown in FIG. 11-8(B) indicates the number of times when the detection of the operation of the tick controller 31A is valid. Unlike this, for example, although the detection of the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player is valid, until the once operated movable body returns to the initial position (until it is detected by the initial position sensor), another movable body is You may make it prohibit the motion of a body itself. Specifically, an operation prohibition flag is provided, and the state of the operation prohibition flag is set to ON while the movable body is in motion, and the state of the operation prohibition flag is OFF, that is, all the movable bodies are positioned at the initial positions. The movable body to be operated may be operated when the object is being operated. In other words, when the motion prohibition flag is ON, the motion of the movable body may be restricted even if the player's operation is detected. In this case, for example, at the timing when the motion of the movable body corresponding to the first operation ends, the motion of the movable body corresponding to the second operation is performed. This includes shifting the movement of the movable body at the timing when the second operation is detected to the end of the movement of the movable body corresponding to the first operation.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 037AK of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11-8 (B), probability variation control is performed after the end of the big hit game state, and the period until the variable display of 100 times is completed, time saving In the case of the jackpot type of ``probability variable B'' that shifts to the KT state after the control is performed, and the probability variable control is performed after the jackpot game state is ended, and the time saving control is performed during the period until the next big win. The jackpot type of ``variable probability C'' and the jackpot type of ``non-variable probability A'' in which the time-saving control is performed during the period until the variable display of 100 times is completed without performing the variable probability control after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of the jackpot type, the execution pattern of pattern 2 is set. In other words, although both are 10R jackpots, the player cannot recognize whether or not to shift to the KT state or to the variable probability state. Therefore, it is possible to arouse the player's expectations for the subsequent development, such as to which game state the game should shift to. Similarly, in pattern 3 and pattern 4, although they are in the jackpot game state of the same number of rounds, the player cannot recognize whether or not to shift to the variable probability state, and which game state to shift to. It is possible to arouse the player's expectations for the subsequent development.

Returning to FIG. 11-7, after executing the process of step 037AKS003, the effect control CPU 120 sets a specific period during which the movable body is not operated even if the player's operation with respect to the operation of the stick controller 31A is detected. Operation restriction setting is performed (step 037AKS004), and the special movable body effect setting processing is terminated. Specifically, in step 037AKS004, of the effective period of 8000 ms during which the player's operation of the stick controller 31A can be effectively detected, the period of 800 ms (upper movable body 037AK001, which is the longest operation period) before the end of the effective period. ) is set as a specific period, and the movement of the movable body is prohibited. It should be noted that, during the specific period, when the player's operation with respect to the operation of the stick controller 31A is detected, the movable body is not operated, but the number of additional balls released is notified. Also, the lamp may emit light instead of only the movement of the movable body. On the contrary, the lamp may also be prohibited from emitting light. Moreover, the effective period in the characterizing part 037AK of this embodiment is common between 8000 ms regardless of the jackpot type. Apart from this, the validity period may differ according to the jackpot type. Even in this case, a common specified period (for example, 800 ms before the end of the effective period) may be set as the specified period regardless of the jackpot type.

Returning to FIG. 11-6, after executing the processing of step S553, step S554, step 037AKS001, or step S556, the effect control CPU 120 sets other effects to be executed during variable display (step S559). As an example, in the process of step S559, a setting may be made to execute a notice effect during fluctuation that is different from the notice effect of "step-up display". The notice effect during fluctuation is a notice effect that foretells the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" during the variable display of the decorative pattern that is executed in response to the special game in which the start condition is established. good.

As the notice effect during fluctuation, for example, predetermined sound effects (for example, alarm sound, chime sound, siren sound, etc.) are output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the start of the variable display or at a predetermined timing during execution. A variable display result becomes a ``big hit'' by executing a predetermined mode of presentation including some or all of mode presentations and presentations in which a flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like shines. A one-shot notification mode effect may be executed to immediately notify (deterministically notify) the event. Alternatively, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being a "big win" may be executed as the notice effect during fluctuation.

As another example, in the process of step S559, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit", for example, a setting may be made to execute a predetermined mode of effect for liveliness. More specifically, it suffices if a predetermined mode of effect can be executed, such as a mode in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 lights up, or a mode in which a predetermined effect image of a mini character is displayed.

In addition, in step S559, as an example of the notice effect during fluctuation, execution setting of the normal movable body effect is performed. The normal movable body production is a production that moves the movable body from the initial position to the advanced position. In the normal movable body production, for example, regardless of the variable display result, the movable bodies to be operated are common (for example, three), and if the execution ratio of the normal movable body production is different according to the variable display result Good (it is good if the expectation of "big hit" is high by being executed). According to this, since the degree of expectation is common depending on the movable body to be operated, it is possible to attract the player's attention to whether or not the movable body will operate, that is, whether or not the normal movable body presentation will be executed. , can improve interest. In addition, in the normal movable body presentation in the characteristic part 037AK of this embodiment, the three movable bodies of the upper movable body 037AK001, the lower movable body 037AK003, and the lateral movable body 037AK002 move simultaneously, but the special movable body As with staging, you may act in order. Moreover, each movable body does not need to operate simultaneously. For example, out of the three movable bodies of the upper movable body 037AK001, the lower movable body 037AK003, and the lateral movable body 037AK002, there are operation patterns such as a pattern in which all three are operated, a pattern in which any two are operated, and a pattern in which they are operated alone. A plurality of patterns may be prepared, and operation may be performed according to any pattern according to the degree of expectation that the variable display result will be a "big hit". In this case, the greater the number of movable bodies that operate, the higher the expectation of a big hit. Also, in the normal movable body effect, the movable body may be moved from the initial position to a position less than the advanced position (performing a so-called backlash motion) in the same way as in the special movable body effect. Furthermore, the degree of expectation of a "jackpot" may be common regardless of the moving body.

After executing the process of step S559, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance as the effect control pattern (step S560). Production control CPU120, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern determination result designation command, selects one of the plurality of prepared production control patterns (special figure fluctuation production control pattern), use set as a pattern. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (suspended display change pattern) corresponding to the execution setting of the pending display change effect by the pending display setting process of step S161, and selects the use pattern set as Also, when it is determined in step S559 that the specific effect is to be executed, one of the effect control patterns (specific effect control pattern) corresponding to the execution of the specific effect is selected and set as the usage pattern.

Following the process of step S560, the production control CPU 120, for example, corresponds to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern determination result specification command, the production provided in a predetermined area (production control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122 The initial value of the control process timer is set (step S561). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decoration pattern on the display screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S562). At this time, the effect control CPU 120, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern at the time of special figure fluctuation) determined in the process of step S559 VDP of the display control unit 123 , etc., to start the fluctuation of the decorative patterns in the respective “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5. All you have to do is

After executing the process of step S562, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "2", which is the value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S563), and then performs the variable display start setting process. exit.

FIG. 11-9 is a diagram showing specific operation contents of each movable body. Specifically, FIGS. 11-9 (A-1), (B-1), and (C-1) show the operation contents of the upper movable body 037AK001, the lower movable body 037AK003, and the lateral movable body 037AK002 during normal movable body presentation. is shown. FIGS. 11-9 (A-2), (B-2), and (C-2) show the operation contents of the upper movable body 037AK001, the lower movable body 037AK003, and the lateral movable body 037AK002 during special movable body presentation. .

As shown in the figure, during the normal movable body presentation and during the special movable body presentation, the operating movable bodies differ in the operating time of the advancing motion 2 and the operating time of the retreating motion 2 (the operating time during the special movable body presentation is shorter than during normal movable body production), and other operating times are common. In addition, regarding the motion speed, it is common in all the motion contents during the normal movable body presentation and the special movable body presentation. The advance operation is an operation from the initial position toward the advanced position, and the retraction operation is an operation from the advanced position toward the initial position. In the characterizing part 037AK of this embodiment, the operation speed of advancing motion 1 and advancing motion 3 (the same applies to retracting motion 1 and retracting motion 3) is made slower than advancing motion 2 (retracting motion 2), thereby stopping This prevents motor failure caused by abrupt operation from a state or abrupt stop.

In the normal movable body production, the actions of the action contents shown in FIGS. It moves from the initial position shown in A) to the advanced position shown in FIG. 11-10(B), and returns to the initial position shown in FIG. 11-10(A). 11-9(A-1) are performed, the upper movable body 037AK001 positioned in FIG. 2 (extended position). 11-9(A-1) are performed to return to the initial position shown in FIG. 11-10(A). 11-9(B-1), the lower movable body 037AK003 positioned in FIG. 11-10(A) moves to the position ( advance position). 11-9(B-1) are performed to return to the initial position shown in FIG. 11-10(A). 11-10(C-1), the laterally movable body 037AK002 positioned in FIG. 11-10(A) moves to the position ( advance position). 11-9(C-1) are performed to return to the initial position shown in FIG. 11-10(A).

In the special movable body effect, the actions of the action contents shown in FIGS. It operates from the initial position to the position (special position) shown in FIG. 11-10(C), and returns to the initial position shown in FIG. 11-10(A). 11-9(A-2) are performed, the upper movable body 037AK001 positioned in FIG. It will operate up to the position (special position) shown in . 11-9(A-2) are performed to return to the initial position shown in FIG. 11-10(A). 11-9(B-2) are performed, the lower movable body 037AK003 positioned in FIG. It will operate up to the indicated position (special position). 11-9(B-2) are performed to return to the initial position shown in FIG. 11-10(A). 11-10(C) shows the horizontal movable body 037AK002 positioned in FIG. 11-10(A). It will operate up to the position (special position). 11-9(C-2) are performed to return to the initial position shown in FIG. 11-10(A).

In the example shown in FIG. 11-9, in the normal movable body effect and the special movable body effect, the period from the start to the end of the action (starting the action from the initial position and re-starting the initial position Although an example is shown in which the period until the upper movable body 037AK003 and the laterally movable body 037AK002 are stopped is longer, the upper movable body 037AK001 is operated during the other movable body You may make it common with the motion period of a body. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-9, in the characterizing portion 037AK in this embodiment, the motion speed differs depending on the moving movable body in the normal movable body presentation and the special movable body presentation. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the normal movable body presentation and the special movable body presentation.

FIG. 11-11 is a flow chart showing an example of the effect processing during variable display executed in step S172 of FIG. When the effect processing during variable display is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on the timer value of the effect control process timer (step S801). . Production control CPU120, for example, to update the timer value of the production control process timer (for example, 1 subtraction), when the end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the production control process timer value after the update. Then, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

When it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed in the process of step S801 (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S802). The ready-to-win effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern determined according to the variation pattern, for example. When it is determined that it is the ready-to-win effect period (step S802; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the ready-to-win effect (step S803).

After executing the process of step S803, or when it is determined that it is not the ready-to-win effect period in step S802 (step S802; No), the effect control CPU 120 temporarily stops and displays the decorative symbols constituting the big win combination. It is determined whether or not it is the temporary stop period (step 037AKS011). The big hit symbol temporary stop period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern determined according to the variation pattern, for example.

If it is the big hit symbol temporary stop period (step 037AKS011; Yes), control is performed to temporarily stop and display the decorative symbols that make up the big win combination (step 037AKS012). At step 037AKS012, the decoration symbols forming the big hit combination determined at step S557 of FIG. 11-6 are temporarily stopped and displayed. After temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative symbols constituting the big winning combination by the processing of step 037AKS012, a message such as "Get the balls!" Issues related to progress are reported (progress report). It should be noted that after the decorative symbols forming the big winning combination are temporarily stopped and displayed in the processing of step 037AKS012, the symbols may be displayed in reduced size and the temporary stop display may be continued until the processing of step S810 is performed. After executing the processing of step 037AKS012, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the special movable body effect period (step 037AKS013). The special movable body effect period may be set in the special movable body effect setting process of step 037AKS001 in FIG. 11-6.

If it is the special movable body effect period (step 037AKS013; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player is detected (step 037AKS014). As described above, once the movable body is moved by detecting the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player, the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player is not detected until the movement of the movable body is finished. It's becoming Therefore, in step 037AKS014, it is determined that detection has been made only when the player operates the stick controller 31A while all the movable bodies are in the initial positions. As for the period during which the player's operation can be detected, it is sufficient that a promotion image prompting the player to operate the stick controller 31A is displayed (promotion display). When the player's operation is detected (step 037AKS014; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a specific period (step 037AKS015). The specific period may be set in step 037AKS004 in FIG. 11-7. If it is not a specific period (step 037AKS015; No), the effect control CPU 120 operates the movable body according to the pattern determined in step 037AKS003 of FIG. The lamp is made to emit light in such a manner (step 037AKS016).

If it is a specific period (step 037AKS015; Yes) or after executing the process of step 037AKS016, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to display 100, which is the number of added balls, as the number of added balls to be played (step 037AKS015; Yes) 037AKS017). If the movable body does not operate during the specific period, but the lamp emits light, the lamp may emit light in the process of step 037AKS017.

If it is determined that it is not the temporary stop period of the big hit symbol at step 037AKS011 (step 037AKS011; No), if it is determined that it is not the special movable body presentation period at step 037AKS013 (step 037AKS013; No), the stick by the player at step 037AKS014 When it is determined that the operation of the controller 31A is not detected (step 037AKS014; No), or when the process of step 037AKS017 is executed, the effect control CPU 120

Based on the settings in the production control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, control is performed to execute the production during the variable display including the mini game and the variable display operation of the decorative pattern (step S808). ), and terminates the effect processing during variable display.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the variable display time has elapsed in step S801 (step S801; Yes), it is determined whether or not a pattern confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S809). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S809; No), the effect processing during variable display is terminated and the game waits.

When the symbol confirmation command is received in step S809 (step S809; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs payout number notification control for informing the obtainable number of payout balls (step 037AKS018). In step 037AKS018, the base 500 of prize balls, the number of extra balls that were determined in step 037AKS002 in FIG. Notify the number of balls. In the characteristic portion 037AK of this embodiment, when it is determined in step 037AKS014 that the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player is not detected, the additional ball number display control in step 037AKS017 is not performed. Since the process of step 037AKS018 is executed, it is possible to recognize the number of balls that can be obtained. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a sense of security and prevent the loss of interest in the game. Note that even if it is determined in step 037AKS014 that the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player has not been detected, the movable body is operated (including the light emission of the lamp) after a predetermined period of time has passed, Numeral display control may be performed.

After executing the process of step 037AKS018, the effect control CPU 120, for example, transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc., and finally stops as a display result in the variable display of the decorative design. Control for deriving and displaying the design (determined decoration design) is performed (step S810).

After executing the processing of step S810, the effect control CPU 120 sets a certain time predetermined as a wait time for receiving a command to start a big hit (step S811). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "3", which is a value corresponding to the special figure per waiting process (step S812), and ends the effect process during variable display.

FIGS. 11-12 and 11-13 show examples of effect operations when normal movable body effects and special movable body effects are executed. In this example, a notice effect during fluctuation (during the variable display of the decorative pattern executed in response to the special game in which the start condition is established, the variable display result will be a "big hit"). It shows an example in which the normal movable body effect executed as the effect) is executed during the reach effect of the super reach. The execution period of the normal movable body effect may be determined by the process of step S559 in FIG. 11-6. Also, the examples shown in FIGS. 11-12 and 11-13 show examples in which the number of rounds (maximum number of rounds) determined by the jackpot type is 10R.

As shown in FIG. 11-12(A), when the ready-to-win state is reached and the timing for the ready-to-reach effect of super ready-to-win is reached, the ready-to-win effect to super ready-to-win is performed. Then, when it comes time to execute the normal movable body effect, as shown in FIG. Then, the normal movable body effect is executed to return to the initial position. In addition, as described above, in the normal movable body presentation in the characterizing portion 037AK of this embodiment, the three movable bodies of the upper movable body 037AK001, the lower movable body 037AK003, and the lateral movable body 037AK002 move simultaneously. However, like the special movable body effect, it may operate in order.

When each movable body returns to its initial position and the normal movable body presentation ends and the big win symbol temporary stop display period starts, the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the big win is temporarily stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 11-12 (C). The player is notified of the big win. Incidentally, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characterizing portion 037AK of this embodiment is controlled to the probability variable state (including the KT state) after the jackpot game state is finished, depending on the type of decoration symbol that is stopped and displayed. It is impossible to recognize whether or not Also, although not shown, for example, at the timing of informing the player that a big win will occur, as shown in FIG. A movable body presentation may be executed. In the big-hit movable body presentation, all the movable bodies are simultaneously operated in the same manner as in the normal movable body presentation, so that the player can be notified of the fact that the game will be a big win.

When the jackpot symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. Progress notification is performed to notify the matters related to. It should be noted that, as shown in the figure, the decorations that constitute the jackpot combination are displayed in a reduced size as shown in the figure while being temporarily stopped. In addition, when the progress notification is performed, the special movable body presentation period begins. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 11-12(E), a prompting display is performed to display a prompting image prompting the player to operate the stick controller 31A. Note that the promotion display may be performed only when all the movable bodies are in their initial positions.

When the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player is detected, as shown in FIG. 11-12(F), a special movable body presentation is executed, the movable bodies are operated, and the additional balls are notified. In the illustrated example, since the number of times of detection is the first time, the upper movable body 037AK001 operates corresponding to the number of times of detection "1" shown in FIG. 11-8(B), and the lamp emits "blue" light. It will happen. During the operation period of the upper movable body 037AK001, detection of the operation of the tick controller 31A is disabled.

When the operated upper movable body 037AK001 returns to the initial position, the promotion display is performed again as shown in FIG. As shown in , the movable body operates, and an additional ball-out notification is performed. In the illustrated example, since the number of detections is the second time, the lower movable body 037AK003 operates corresponding to the number of detections "2" shown in FIG. 11-8(B), and the lamp emits "blue" light. It will happen. During the operation period of the lower movable body 037AK003, detection of the operation of the tick controller 31A is disabled.

When the operated lower movable body 037AK003 returns to the initial position, the promotion display is performed again as shown in FIG. 11-13(I). As shown in , the movable body operates, and an additional ball-out notification is performed. In the illustrated example, since the number of times of detection is the third time, the horizontally movable body 037AK002 operates corresponding to the number of times of detection "3" shown in FIG. It will happen. During the operation period of the laterally movable body 037AK002, detection of the operation of the tick controller 31A is disabled.

When the moved laterally movable body 037AK002 returns to the initial position, the effects of FIGS. 11-12(E) to 11-13(J) are repeatedly executed according to the pattern shown in FIG. 11-8(B). Then, when it is determined in step S809 in FIG. 11-11 that the symbol confirmation command has been received, as shown in FIG. The base 500, the number of extra balls to be put out determined in step 037AKS002 in FIG. 11-7, and the total number of balls to be put out are displayed, and the big hit symbol is completely stopped to display the variable display.

FIG. 11-14 is a flow chart showing an example of the KT time movable body production process executed in the small winning medium production process in step S174 of FIG. In the KT time movable body presentation in the characterizing part 037AK of this embodiment, as described above, it operates in the same manner as the movement range of each movable body in the special movable body presentation, and the lamp also emits light in the same manner. In the special movable body effect, the movable body operates (including light emission of the lamp) when the player's operation of the stick controller 31A is detected. The difference is that the movable body operates (including light emission of the lamp) when the special winning opening is opened. In addition, in the KT time movable body production, it is the same as the special movable body production in terms of notifying the common expectation level regardless of which movable body operates, and in the KT time movable body production, any movable body Even when is operated, it informs that the special winning opening has been opened. That is, even when any movable body operates, the number of times the small hit is opened and the opening time are not different and are common. When the KT movable body effect processing shown in FIGS. 11-14 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is in the KT state (step 038AKS001). At step 038AKS001, the effect control command indicating the game state transmitted from the main board 11 side is confirmed, and if the game state indicated by the command is the high-probability-low base state, it is determined to be in the KT state. good. If it is not in the KT state (step 038AKS001; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the KT movable body effect processing as it is.

If it is in the KT state (step 038AKS001; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening is open (step 038AKS002). At step 038AKS002, the opening control of the special variable winning ball device 17 forming the special winning hole for the small win is performed, and if it is determined by confirming the effect control command indicating that the special winning hole has been opened. good. When the special winning opening is closed (step 038AKS002; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the KT movable body effect process. In addition, although the illustrated example shows an example of determining whether or not the special winning opening is in the open state in the case of the KT state, these may be determined by checking the effect control command. Specifically, as the type of effect control command, "small hit start 1 designation command" transmitted at the time of the small hit of low probability B, low probability B, high probability B, and high probability low B at the time of the small hit There is a "small hit start 2 designation command" to be sent, and a "small hit end 1 designation command" sent at the end of the small hit of low probability low B, low probability height B, high probability height B, and high Since there is a "small hit end 2 designation command" transmitted at the end of the small hit of probability B, it is determined whether or not the "small hit start 2 designation command" has been received instead of steps 038AKS001 and step 038AKS002. may That is, if the "small hit start 2 designation command" is received, the process proceeds to step 038 AKS003, and if the "small hit start 2 designation command" is not received, or the "small hit start 1 designation command" is received In this case, the KT movable body rendering process should be ended. In addition, the special movable body effect ends while the special winning opening for small winning is open, but due to irregularities such as motor step-out In consideration of the case where the body effect could not end normally (the movable body could not return to the origin position), in this embodiment, even during execution of the special movable body effect, a special When receiving the "small hit end 2 designation command" which is the effect control command for closing the winning opening ("small winning end 1 designation command" for closing the special winning opening based on the reception The same is true for the effect control command) is to perform an operation process to return the movable body to the origin position. In addition, for example, the opening time of the special winning opening for the small winning based on the reception of the "small winning start 1 designation command" is short, and the opening time for the small winning opening based on the reception of the main command "small winning start 2 designation command" is short. The opening time of the special winning opening is longer, and the opening pattern of the special winning opening for the small winning is different between the "small winning start 1 designation command" and the "small winning start 2 designation command". good too. That is, in the case of "small hit end 1 designation command" of the effect control command to close the special winning mouth transmitted in the case of low probability B, low probability B, high probability B, and high probability B It suffices if the opening pattern of the special winning opening for the small winning is different due to the reception timing being different from the performance control command 'small winning end 2 specifying command' for closing the special winning opening transmitted to the .

When the special winning opening is open (step 038AKS002; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the opening count value (step 038AKS003). The open count value, which has an initial value of "0", is a counter indicating the number of times the special winning opening is opened in the KT state, and is cleared to the initial value of "0" when the KT state ends. The open count value may be provided in a predetermined area of RAM 122 .

After executing the process of step 038AKS003, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to operate the movable body according to the open count value (step 038AKS004), and ends the KT movable body effect process. In step 038AKS004, as shown in FIG. 11-15, when the open count value is 1 to 3 times (same for 10 (n times to n+2 times)), the upper movable body 037AK001 is operated, and the open count value is When it is 4 to 6 times (same for 10 (n+3 times to n+5 times)), the lower movable body 037AK003 is operated, and when the opening count value is 7 to 9 times (same for 10 (n+6 times to n+9 times)) In some cases, the lateral movable body 037AK003 is operated (n is a natural number). When moving the movable bodies in step 038AKS004, in addition to the LED lamps built into each movable body, for example, the game effect lamp 9 and the background color of the image display device 5 are displayed as in the case of the special movable body presentation. , effects, and various other light-emitting means (lamps) may be caused to emit light. The three motions of the upper movable body 037AK001, the lower movable body 037AK003, and the lateral movable body 037AK002 are caused to emit light in the same color in each motion, and the color of light emitted may be changed according to the number of repetitions. In this example, an example is shown in which the movable body to be operated is switched when the special winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times. The target movable body may be changed (switching may be triggered by opening once) or every five times. In the examples shown in FIGS. 11 to 15, an example is shown in which the number of times that one movable body operates continuously is common (three times each). Since the durability and the degree of heat generation of the motors differ, in consideration of these matters, for example, the number of continuous operations of the movable body corresponding to the driving motor having high durability may be set larger than that of the other movable bodies. In the illustrated example, when the open count value is "16" to "19", the laterally movable body 037AK002 operates four times in succession. This is because the horizontal movable body 037AK002 is provided on both the left and right sides, so that both do not move, and the player cannot recognize that the horizontal movable body 037AK002 has moved. This is due to the difficulty of

In this example, in response to the opening of the special winning opening in the KT state, as the KT time movable body effect, each movable body is operated in order according to the opening count value. Each movable body may be operated in order according to the opening count value of the big winning opening in response to the opening of the big winning opening during the big winning game state. Even in this case, regardless of which movable body moves, the advantage for the player may be the same. That is, there is no difference in the number of rounds of the big hit or whether or not there is probability variation depending on the movable body that operates, and it is sufficient if they are common. In the case of the jackpot game state, the movable body may be operated at the first opening of each round. For example, the upper movable body 037AK001 is operated in the first round, and the lower movable body 037AK003 is operated in the second round. In the third round, the horizontally movable body 037AK002 may be operated (repeatedly in the fourth round and thereafter). Also, the upper movable body 037AK001 is operated in the first and second rounds, the lower movable body 037AK003 is operated in the third and fourth rounds, and the lateral movable body 037AK002 is operated in the fifth and sixth rounds. , the same movable body may be operated continuously over a plurality of rounds. Further, for example, when the upper movable body 037AK001 operates three times in succession, the target of operation is switched to the lower movable body 037AK003, and when the lower movable body 037AK003 operates two times in succession, the target of operation is switched. to the horizontal movable body 037AK002. It should be noted that, in the KT time movable body production, until the once moved movable body returns to its initial position (until it is detected by the initial position sensor), other movable body movements themselves are prohibited. Specifically, an operation prohibition flag is provided, and the state of the operation prohibition flag is set to ON while the movable body is in motion, and the state of the operation prohibition flag is OFF, that is, all the movable bodies are positioned at the initial positions. The movable body to be operated may be operated when the object is being operated. In other words, when the operation prohibition flag is ON, the operation of the movable body may be restricted even if the special winning opening is open. In this case, for example, at the timing when the movement of the movable body corresponding to the opening of the first time ends, the movement of the movable body corresponding to the opening of the second time is performed. This includes shifting the movement of the movable body at the timing of the second opening to the end of the movement of the movable body corresponding to the first opening.

11-16 are timing charts showing the motion of each movable body in the KT movable body presentation and the motion of each movable body in the special movable body presentation. Specifically, FIG. 11-16 (A) shows the opening/closing state of the small hit and the special winning opening in the KT movable body production and the operation timing of each movable body, and FIG. 11-16 (B) shows the special It shows motion detection and motion timing of each movable body in the movable body presentation. The motion speed and motion period of each movable body in the KT movable body presentation are common to those in the special movable body presentation shown in FIGS. 11-9 (A-2) to (C-2), respectively.

As shown in FIG. 11-16 (A), after the special figure display result constituting the small win is displayed, the special winning opening enters the small win game state in which it is opened (first opening). When the special prize winning opening is opened, the upper movable body 037AK001 operates corresponding to the opening count value "1" because the opening is the first time. As shown, the special winning opening is open for 800 ms, but the upper movable body 037AK001 operates for 780 ms (see FIG. 11-9 (A-2)). That is, the operation of the upper movable body 037AK001 is completed within the period from when the special winning opening is opened to when it is closed. Until the opening count value is "3", the upper movable body 037AK001 operates in accordance with the opening of the special winning opening. After that, the special prize winning opening is opened, and when it is opened for the fourth time, the lower movable body 037AK003 operates corresponding to the opening count value "4" as shown in the figure. Also in this case, the operation of the lower movable body 037AK003 is completed within the period from when the special winning opening is opened to when it is closed. In addition, until the opening count value is "6", the lower movable body 037AK003 operates in accordance with the opening of the special winning opening. When the special prize winning opening is opened for the seventh time, as shown in the figure, the horizontal movable body 037AK002 operates corresponding to the opening count value "7". Also in this case, the operation of the horizontal movable body 037AK002 is completed within the period from when the special winning opening is opened to when it is closed. In addition, until the opening count value is "9", the horizontal movable body 037AK002 operates according to the opening of the special winning opening. Then, in accordance with the opening of the special prize winning opening corresponding to the open count value "10", the movable body to be operated is switched to the upper movable body 037AK001, and the upper movable body 037AK001 when the open count value is "10" to "12". , the lower movable body 037AK003 operates from "13" to "15", the horizontal movable body 037AK002 operates from "16" to "19", and the movable body corresponding to the open count value continues until the KT state ends. , Operates in accordance with the opening of the special winning opening.

In the case of the special movable body effect, as shown in FIG. 11-16(B), when the first operation of the stick controller 31A by the player is detected (motion detection), the upper movable body 037AK001 moves accordingly. . Since the upper movable body 037AK001 operates for 780 ms, it does not detect the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player during this period, and after the period elapses, the second operation is detected (motion detection). Then, the lower movable body 037AK003 operates accordingly. Since the lower movable body 037AK003 operates for 520 ms, it does not detect the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player during this period, and after the period has passed, the third operation is detected (motion detection). Then, the lateral movable body 037AK002 operates accordingly. Since the horizontal movable body 037AK002 operates for 450 ms, it does not detect the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player during this period, and after the period has elapsed, the fourth operation is detected (motion detection). Then, the upper movable body 037AK001 operates accordingly, and thereafter each movable body operates according to the pattern shown in FIG. 11-8(B) according to the number of times of detection.

As described above, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic part 037AK in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

The performance control CPU 120 operates different movable bodies (upper movable body 037AK001, laterally movable body 037AK002, and lower movable body 037AK003) as a special movable body performance according to the number of detections of operations performed by the player. Therefore, it is possible to disperse the operation frequency of one movable body, suppress heat generation of the drive motor corresponding to the movable body, and prevent failure of the drive motor.

In addition, when one movable body moves once in the special movable body effect, the movement of other movable bodies is prohibited until the moved movable body returns to its initial position (until it is detected by the initial position sensor). According to this, it is possible to disperse the operation frequency of one movable body, suppress heat generation of the drive motor corresponding to the movable body, prevent failure of the drive motor, and The motion of the movable body can be visually recognized reliably.

Further, when one movable body moves once in the special movable body effect, detection of the operation of the stick controller 31A is disabled until the moved movable body returns to its initial position (until it is detected by the initial position sensor). do. According to this, it is possible to disperse the frequency of operation of one movable body, suppress heat generation of the drive motor corresponding to the movable body, prevent failure of the drive motor, and ensure the operation of the one movable body. can be visually recognized.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-9, since the action period differs according to the movable body that operates in the special movable body presentation, the interest in the special movable body presentation can be improved.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-9, since the movement speed differs according to the movable body that moves in the special movable body presentation, the interest in the special movable body presentation can be improved.

In addition, in step 037AKS004 in FIG. 11-7, the effect control CPU 120, among the effective period in which the operation of the player can be effectively detected, detects the operation of the player, but does not operate the movable body during a specific period. settings. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the movable body from operating even after the effective period has elapsed, and to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

In addition, in the special movable body presentation, as shown in FIG. 11-8(B), the three movable bodies, ie, the upper movable body 037AK001, the lower movable body 037AK003, and the lateral movable body 037AK002, emit light in a common emission color. , and the emitted light color can be changed according to the repetition of the actions of the three movable bodies, ie, the upper movable body 037AK001, the lower movable body 037AK003, and the lateral movable body 037AK002. That is, the light emission color of the lamp that emits light in accordance with the movable body that operates corresponding to the first operation, and the light emission color of the lamp that emits light in accordance with the movable body that operates in response to the second operation. is a common light emission mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the light emitting mode, and to improve the interest in the special movable body presentation.

In addition, the special movable body effect is executed after the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the big win is temporarily stopped and displayed, and after the player is notified that the big win will occur. It is not possible to recognize which jackpot type will be, and a common expectation level is notified regardless of which movable body moves. In other words, although the special movable object effect is executed during the execution of the notification effect for notifying that a big hit will be achieved, a common expectation level is reported regardless of the moving movable object. In addition to the big hit, the notification effect may include the addition of extra balls or the opening of a special winning opening due to a small hit. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused and improve the interest in the special movable body presentation.

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 operates the movable body as a KT movable body performance under a predetermined condition that the special winning opening is opened by a small hit during control to the KT state. In addition, in the KT movable body presentation, even if any movable body is operated, it is merely announcing that the special prize winning opening has been opened, and the number of times of opening and the opening time are not different. In other words, a common expectation level is notified regardless of which movable body operates. In addition, in the KT movable body performance, different movable bodies are operated when the special winning opening is opened in the first round and when the special winning opening is opened in the second round. Therefore, it is possible to prevent only one movable body from easily breaking down by switching the movable bodies to be operated. In addition, the execution condition of the movable body effect at KT is not limited to the opening of the special winning opening, but may be the opening of the big winning opening or the execution of the pre-reading notice effect. The advantages reported to the player depending on whether the body moves are common. For example, the number of rounds of a big hit, the presence or absence of probability variation, etc. are common regardless of the movable body that operates.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 15, the movable body to be operated is switched based on the opening count value of 1 to 3, 4 to 6, etc., based on the opening state of the special prize winning opening a predetermined number of times. Therefore, it is possible to prevent only one movable body from becoming prone to failure. In addition, in the KT time movable body presentation, until the once moved movable body returns to its initial position (until it is detected by the initial position sensor), other movable bodies are prohibited from moving. Therefore, it is possible to prevent only one movable body from becoming prone to failure.

Also, the motion speed and motion period of each movable body in the KT movable body presentation are common to those in the special movable body presentation shown in FIGS. 11-9 (A-2) to (C-2). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11-9, the action period differs depending on the movable body that operates in the KT movable body presentation, so that the interest in the KT movable body presentation can be improved. In addition, since the movement speed differs according to the movable body that moves in the KT time movable body production, it is possible to improve the interest in the KT time movable body production.

In addition, in the KT time movable body production, similarly to the special movable body production, the three actions of the upper movable body 037AK001, the lower movable body 037AK003, and the lateral movable body 037AK002 are made to emit light in the same color for each action. The color of emitted light may be changed according to the number of repetitions. That is, the upper movable body 037AK001 that operates corresponding to the opening of the special winning opening of the first round and the lower movable body 037AK003 that operates corresponding to the opening of the special winning opening of the second round emit light in common. Light the lamp with color. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the lighting mode, and to improve the interest in the KT movable body presentation.

(Modified example of characteristic portion 037AK)
In the special movable body effect in the above embodiment, an example of notifying the number of balls to be added according to the player's operation was shown, but instead of notifying the number of balls to be put out, the number of time reductions may be notified. An image suggesting the set value may be displayed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the KT time movable body effect is performed under the condition that a small hit occurs during the KT state and the special prize winning opening is opened, and each movable body is operated in order according to the opening count value. However, as described above, on condition that the big winning opening is opened during the big winning game state, each movable body may be operated in order according to the opening count value of the big winning opening. Further, for example, as a pre-reading effect, on the condition that the display mode of the pre-reading target suspension has changed, variable display is performed over a plurality of times until the variable display corresponding to the pre-reading target suspension is started. You may make it switch the movable body which operates every time. Specifically, the upper movable body 037AK001 is operated in the variable display corresponding to the hold three positions before the prefetch target hold, the lower movable body 037AK003 is operated in the variable display corresponding to the hold two positions before, and The horizontal movable body 037AK002 is operated in the variable display corresponding to the hold of , and the normal movable body effect is executed in the variable display corresponding to the hold of the prefetch target, and all the movable bodies are operated. It should be noted that whether or not the big winning opening is in an open state may be determined based on the reception of the "open designation command", which is a production control command for opening the attacker at the time of the big hit, and a special movable body production may be performed. . Further, even during the execution of the special movable body effect, when receiving the "post-opening designation command" which is the effect control command to close the big winning opening based on the reception, the movable body is set to the origin. Operation processing for returning to the position may be performed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the special movable body production is performed after the final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination is displayed (after the decoration symbols constituting the jackpot combination are temporarily stopped and displayed). Although an example is shown in which the game is performed during the period until the fixed decoration symbols are completely stopped, it may be performed during the period from when the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the big win is completely stopped to when the jackpot game state is entered. . In addition, during the period from the complete stop of the combination of the stop decoration patterns that constitute the big win to the time when the big win game state is entered and before the big win opening is opened, the game is executed from the end of the variable display to the big win game state. good too. Furthermore, in a pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a big win game state when a so-called V win occurs, a special movable body effect may be executed during the period from the V win to the big win game state.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 037AK)
(1) The game machine according to the characteristic part 037AK is
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.),
Action detection means (for example, controller sensor unit 35A, etc.) capable of detecting actions of a player;
a plurality of movable bodies including a first movable body and a second movable body (for example, upper movable body 037AK001, lower movable body 037AK003, etc.);
Control means for controlling the motions of the plurality of movable bodies (for example, a performance control CPU 120 for executing a normal movable body performance or a special movable body performance, etc.);
Movable body performance execution means (for example, a performance control CPU 120 for executing a special movable body performance) capable of executing a movable body performance that moves the plurality of movable bodies in response to the player's actions a plurality of times in a predetermined period; with
The control means causes the movable body to be operated in the movable body effect to be different between the first player motion and the second player motion in the plurality of player motions (for example, FIG. 11- 8, the upper movable body 037AK001 is operated in response to the first operation, and the lower movable body 037AK003 is operated in response to the second operation, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to disperse the operation frequency of the one movable body, suppress the heat generation of the motor, and prevent the failure of the motor.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
In the movable body presentation, the motion of the movable body corresponding to the second player motion is restricted until the motion of the movable body that has moved corresponding to the first player motion is completed ( For example, when one movable body moves once, the movement of other movable bodies is prohibited until the moved movable body returns to its initial position (until it is detected by the initial position sensor), etc.)
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to disperse the operation frequency of one movable body, suppress heat generation of the drive motor corresponding to the movable body, prevent failure of the drive motor, and prevent failure of the one movable body. You can definitely see the action.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
Until the motion of the movable body that has moved corresponding to the first motion of the player is completed, the detection of the second motion of the player is disabled (for example, when one movable body moves once , disable detection of the operation of the stick controller 31A until the movable body that has moved returns to its initial position (until it is detected by the initial position sensor), etc.)
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to disperse the operation frequency of one movable body, suppress heat generation of the drive motor corresponding to the movable body, prevent failure of the drive motor, and prevent failure of the one movable body. You can definitely see the action.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The first movable body and the second movable body have different operation periods in the movable body production (for example, the operation period differs depending on the movable body that operates in the special movable body production),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the special movable body presentation.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The first movable body and the second movable body have different operating speeds in the movable body production (for example, the operating speed differs depending on the movable body that operates in the special movable body production),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the special movable body presentation.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The movable body effect execution means does not execute the movable body effect corresponding to the action of the player during a specific period of the predetermined period (e.g. such as setting a specific period during which the movable body will not operate even if a user's operation is detected),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the movable body from operating even after the valid period has elapsed, and to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
The movable body effect execution means operates the movable body and causes the light emitting means to emit light,
The light-emitting means is caused to emit light in a common light-emitting manner in the motion of the movable body corresponding to the first player motion and the motion of the movable body corresponding to the second player motion (for example, The three movable bodies of the upper movable body 037AK001, the lower movable body 037AK003, and the lateral movable body 037AK002 emit light with a common emission color, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the light emission mode, and to improve the interest in the special movable body presentation.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
It is possible to execute a notification effect for notifying the player of advantageous contents (for example, notification of a big hit, etc.),
The movable body effect can be executed during the execution of the notification effect (for example, a special movable body effect is executed during the execution of the notification effect for notifying that a big hit will be made),
Regardless of which movable body moves in the movable body effect, the expectation level for announcing advantageous content in the notification effect is common (for example, a common expectation level is reported regardless of the moving movable body) etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused and improve the interest in the special movable body presentation.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above,
It is possible to control to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player by performing variable display, and is controllable to a normal state and a special state that is easier to control to the advantageous state than the normal state,
A first detection means (for example, push sensor 35B, etc.) capable of detecting the player's operation;
a second detection means (for example, a controller sensor unit 35A, etc.) that is capable of detecting the action of the player and is different from the first detection means;
A notification effect means capable of executing a notification effect to notify that it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control that temporarily stops and displays decorative symbols constituting a big hit combination),
Suggestive effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing super reach ready-to-win effect, etc.) capable of executing suggestive effect suggesting whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state before the informing effect by the informing effect means and
In the suggestion effect, there are cases where detection by the first detection means is possible and there are cases where detection by the second detection means is possible (for example, an operation effect can be executed). When detection is possible, the ratio of control to the advantageous state is higher than when detection by the first detection means is possible (for example, the operation of the stick controller 31A (V-con) is detected). When the performance is executed, the ratio of the variable display result to be a "big hit" is higher than when the operation performance of the type that detects the operation of the push button 31B is executed),
A first effect that can be detected by the second detection means after the notification effect is executed in the normal state, and a detection by the second detection means is possible after the notification effect is executed in the special state. It is possible to execute the second production (for example, the first production is executed in the normal state, and the second production can be executed in the variable probability state, etc.),
The first effect and the second effect have different execution periods (for example, the first effect has a shorter execution period than the second effect),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the detection frequency by the second detection means by providing the detection period by the second detection means after the notification effect, and the motion to be detected in the normal state and the special state. Since a change occurs by making the .

(Explanation of means related to characteristic part 038AK)
The feature 037AK includes the following feature 038AK.
(1) The game machine according to the characteristic part 038AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
a plurality of movable bodies including a first movable body and a second movable body (for example, upper movable body 037AK001, lower movable body 037AK003, etc.);
Control means for controlling the motions of the plurality of movable bodies (for example, a performance control CPU 120 for executing a normal movable body performance or a KT movable body performance, etc.);
Movable body performance execution means (for example, performance control CPU 120 for executing movable body performance at KT) capable of executing a movable body performance to move a movable body each time a predetermined condition that can be satisfied multiple times during a predetermined period is satisfied. and
Regardless of which movable body operates in the movable body production, the advantage when controlled to the advantageous state is common (for example, a common expectation regardless of which movable body operates etc.),
Of the predetermined conditions that are satisfied multiple times, the movable body to be operated is made different depending on whether the condition is satisfied the first time or the second time (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 15, the open count value is 1, the upper movable body 037AK001 is operated, and when the open count value is 4, the lower movable body 037AK003 is operated, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to switch the movable bodies to be operated, and to prevent only one movable body from becoming easily damaged.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The movable body to be operated in the movable body presentation is changed based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times (for example, the movable body to be operated is switched based on the special prize winning opening being opened a predetermined number of times). ,
You may do so.

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent only one movable body from becoming prone to failure.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
In the movable body effect, the motion of the movable body corresponding to the predetermined condition satisfied in the second time is completed until the motion of the movable body that has moved in response to the predetermined condition satisfied in the first time ends. (For example, until the movable body that has moved once returns to its initial position (until it is detected by the initial position sensor), the movement of other movable bodies itself is prohibited, etc.),
You may do so.

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent only one movable body from becoming prone to failure.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The first movable body and the second movable body have different operation periods in the movable body production (for example, the operation period differs depending on the movable body that operates in the KT time movable body production),
You may do so.

According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the movable body presentation at the time of KT.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The first movable body and the second movable body have different movement speeds in the movable body production (for example, the movement speed differs depending on the movable body that operates in the KT movable body production),
You may do so.

According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the movable body presentation at the time of KT.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The movable body effect execution means operates the movable body and causes the light emitting means to emit light,
The light-emitting means is operated in a common light-emission mode for the operation of the movable body corresponding to the predetermined condition established in the first round and the operation of the movable body corresponding to the predetermined condition established in the second round. To emit light (for example, the upper movable body 037AK001 that operates corresponding to the opening of the special winning opening of the first time, and the lower movable body 037AK003 that operates corresponding to the opening of the special winning opening of the second time, common such as illuminating a lamp with the emission color of ),
You may do so.

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the lighting mode, and to improve the interest in the KT movable body presentation.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 021AK)
Next, the characterizing portion 021AK of this embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characterizing part 021AK of the present embodiment, in the suggestive effect suggesting whether or not to be controlled in an advantageous state, the case where the detection by the first detection means is possible and the detection by the second detection means are performed. The ratio of control to an advantageous state is higher when detection by the second detection means is possible than when detection by the first detection means is possible. Then, in the normal state, after the notification effect for notifying that the control to the advantageous state is executed, the first effect that can be detected by the second detection means, and the special effect that is more likely to be controlled to the advantageous state than the normal state After the notification effect is executed in the state, a second effect that can be detected by the second detection means can be executed, and the first effect and the second effect have different execution periods. are doing. Hereinafter, the pachinko game machine 1 in the characteristic portion 021AK having such characteristics will be described. Note that descriptions of portions similar to those described in the above basic description and characteristic portion 037AK will be omitted.

FIG. 12-1 shows a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table in the characteristic part 021AK of this embodiment. For example, when it is determined in step S110 of FIG. 6 that the special figure display result is set to "big win" and the control is performed to the big win game state, the big win type determination table is variable based on the random number value MR2 for determining the big win type. It is a table referred to for determining the display mode to be one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as "non-probability variation", "probability variation", and "probability variation". As shown in FIG. 12-1, in the characteristic part 021AK of this embodiment, it is controlled to a jackpot game state (8-round jackpot state) in which 8 round games are performed, and after the jackpot game state ends, it is in a time saving state. Controlled "non-variable (8R)" and controlled to a jackpot game state (16 rounds jackpot state) in which 16 round games are performed, and "non-probable variable (8R)" controlled to a time saving state after the jackpot game state is completed 16R)", controlled to the big win state for 8 rounds, and controlled to the variable probability state after the big win game state is ended, and "variable probability (8R)", controlled to the big win state for 16 rounds, and changed to the probability after the big win game state is ended. There are two types of jackpots, such as "probability variation (16R)" controlled to the state and "probability variation" controlled to the probability variation state after two rounds are played and the jackpot game state is completed, as shown in the figure. With respect to the jackpot type, determination values are assigned so as to have different ratios according to the type of variable special figure (special symbol to be displayed variable).

In addition, in the characterizing part 021AK of this embodiment, the determination value is assigned so that the second special figure is more likely to be in the 16-round big hit state than the first special figure. In addition, in the case of the jackpot type controlled to the 16-round jackpot state or the 8-round jackpot state, the upper limit of the period in which the jackpot is kept open is set to "29 seconds", and the number of round game executions is set. The number of openings of the big winning opening is set to "16 times" in the case of a 16-round big win, and to "8 times" in the case of an 8-round big win. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is controlled to the 2-round jackpot state in response to the jackpot type being "accurate", the upper limit of the period in which the jackpot is opened is set to "0.5 seconds". At the same time, the number of openings of the big winning opening, which is the number of executions of the round game, is set to "twice".

FIG. 12B is a flow chart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. When the variable display start setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first, for example, based on the display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main substrate 11, etc. It is determined whether or not the result of the graphic display is "loss" (step S551). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "losing" (step S551; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 stores, for example, the variation pattern determination result designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (variation pattern determination result designation command storage area command stored in) is a non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA1-2) corresponding to the case of "non-reach" in which the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not a reach mode. It is determined whether or not (step S552).

When it is determined that it is a non-reach variation pattern in the process of step S552 (step S552; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of final stop symbols constituting the non-reach combination (step S553 ). For example, the production control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the decoration pattern of the non-reach combination updated by the production random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, and stores it in the ROM 121. Determined decorative patterns (decorative patterns of non-ready-to-win combinations) are determined by referring to a pre-stored and prepared non-ready-to-win combination decorative pattern determination table.

When it is determined that it is not a non-reach variation pattern in the process of step S552 (step S552; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of final stop symbols constituting the reach combination (step S554 ). For example, the production control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the decoration pattern of the ready-to-win combination, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for producing, and prepares the ready-to-win combination which is stored in advance in the ROM 121. By referring to the decorative design determination table, etc., the determined decorative design (decorative design of the reach combination) is determined.

When it is determined that the special figure display result is not "losing" in the process of step S551 (step S551; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "definite". Or, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "small hit" (step S555). If it is determined that the special figure display result is "probability" or "small hit" (step S555; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is, for example, an open chance eye, in the case of "probability" or "small hit". A combination of final decoration symbols corresponding to the case is determined (step S556). For example, the effect control CPU 120 configures one of a plurality of types of opening chance eyes in response to one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 being specified by the variation pattern determination result specification command. A combination of fixed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol to be played is determined. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the chance number to be updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting section is extracted, and a predetermined chance number determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to it, it is sufficient to determine a combination of fixed decorative symbols that form one of the open chances. In the chance determination table, there are, for example, "3", "5", and "7" composed of odd numbers as chances for the big hit, and "2" and "7" composed of even numbers as the chance for the small win. 4", "6", etc. may be set.

In the processing of step S555, if the special figure display result is determined to be neither "probably" nor "small hit" (step S555; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the final stop symbol that constitutes the big hit combination. A combination of symbols is determined (step S557). The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a big hit fixed symbol that is updated by a random number circuit 124 or a random counter for effect. Subsequently, according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the image display device 5 is displayed by referring to a jackpot determination symbol determination table stored in advance and prepared in the ROM 121. The decoration symbols having the same symbol number, which are stop-displayed together in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the display area, are determined.

After executing the process of step S555, the effect control CPU 120 executes the V-con operation effect in which the player operates the stick controller 31A after the final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination is displayed. (step 021AKS011). The V-con operation effect in the characterizing portion 021AK of this embodiment is, after the final stop symbol constituting the big win combination is displayed (after the decoration symbols constituting the big win combination are temporarily stopped and displayed), It is performed during the period until the fixed decorative pattern is completely stopped. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 12-7(C) and 12-8(B), the V-con operation performance is such that a combination of stop decoration symbols constituting a big win is temporarily stopped and displayed, resulting in a big win. is notified to the player, as shown in FIGS. 12-7 (F), 12-9 (D), and 12-10 (D), the combination of stop decoration symbols constituting the big win is completely stopped. This is an effect that is executed until the player's operation of the stick controller 31A is activated.

Incidentally, the V-con operation effect may be executed during a period from when the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the big win is completely stopped until the big win game state is entered. In addition, during the period from the complete stop of the combination of the stop decoration patterns forming the big win to the time before the big win game state is entered and the big win opening is opened, the variable display is executed over the big win game state. good too. Also, for example, a plurality of timings at which the V-con operation effect is performed may be provided, and the setting value may be suggested according to the execution timing, or whether or not the probability variable state is controlled may be suggested. may Also, the V-con operation effect may be executed after the player is informed that the big win will be achieved, and even if it is not after the final stop symbol constituting the big win combination is displayed, for example, , may be executed after a premium effect for definitely informing that a big win will occur.

FIG. 12-3 is a flow chart showing an example of the V-con operation effect setting process performed in step 021AKS011 of FIG. 12-2. When starting the V-con operation effect setting process shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is in the state (step 021AK021). If the current game state is not the probability variable state (step 021AKS021; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs the first effect execution setting for executing the first effect (step 021AKS022), and ends the V-con operation effect setting process. do. That is, the first effect is a effect executed in the normal state not controlled to the variable probability state. In addition, for example, when the variable probability control is not performed and it is a time saving state controlled to the time saving state, it is determined as Yes in step 021AKS021 (determined in the same way as the variable probability state). . Alternatively, step 021AKS021 may be determined as No (it may be determined in the same manner as in the normal state). Moreover, processing the time saving state in the same manner as the variable probability state is the same for step 021AKS013 described later.

The first effect set in the processing of step 021 AKS021 is the V-con operation effect executed after the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the big win is temporarily stopped and displayed to notify the player of the big win. 12-7, it is possible to detect an operation of tilting the stick controller 31A as an operation of the stick controller 31A by the player after the big hit is announced, and when the operation is detected, as shown in FIG. 12-7, a super reach This is an effect for displaying an image (see FIG. 12-7(E)) related to the battle effect performed during the ready-to-win effect. In the characteristic part 021AK of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12-7, in the first effect, an example of displaying an image indicating that the hero wins the battle effect performed during Super Reach. As shown in the figure, an image showing that the hero will win is displayed after an image of defeating the enemy character (an image of finishing the enemy) is displayed. Also, not limited to the battle effect, if it is something that shows the result of the effect that was performed during Super Reach (as long as it is an image related to the effect that was performed during Super Reach), it can be any image. There may be.

If it is determined that the current game state is a probability variable state at step 021AKS021 in FIG. Based on the (jackpot type), whether or not the current jackpot is a jackpot in which round games are played 16 times, that is, whether it is a 16R jackpot such as “non-probability variation (16R)” or “probability variation (16R)” (Step 021AKS023).

If the 16R big hit (step 021AKS023; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the second effect (success) execution setting for executing the second effect in a successful mode (step 021AKS024), and sets the V-con operation effect. End the process. On the other hand, if the 8R big hit is not the 16R big hit (step 021AKS023; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs the second effect (failure) execution setting for executing the second effect in the mode of failure (step 021AKS025). , ends the V-con operation effect setting process.

The second effect set in the processing of step 021AKS024 or step 021AKS025 is a V-converter that is executed after the combination of the stop decoration symbols that constitute the big win is temporarily stopped and displayed to notify the player of the big win. It is a kind of operation effect, and after the big hit is announced, it is possible to detect the operation of the trigger button provided on the stick controller 31A as the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player, and when the operation is detected, a predetermined image is displayed. It is a performance to do. The second effect in the characterizing part 021AK of this embodiment has a success mode and a failure mode, and when the second effect of the success mode is executed, it is a 16R jackpot, that is, there are many balls that can be obtained. This is suggested to the player, and it is suggested to the player that the 8R jackpot is achieved when the second effect of the failure mode is executed, that is, the number of obtainable balls is small.

In the second production of the success mode in the characteristic part 021AK of this embodiment, an image of chasing the enemy fighter is displayed as shown in FIG. 12-9(D) and FIG. 12-10(D). On the other hand, although not shown, in the second rendering of the failure mode, an image indicating that the enemy plane (enemy plane) could not be pursued should be displayed.

At step 021AKS024 in FIG. 12-3, it is determined whether the second effect of type A or type B is to be executed according to the determination ratio shown in the second effect determination table (success) shown in FIG. 12-4(A). decide. Further, in step 021AKS025, it is determined whether the second effect of type A or type B is executed according to the determination ratio shown in the second effect determination table (failure) shown in FIG. 12-4(B). In the second effect in the characterizing portion 021AK of this embodiment, as an operation of the trigger button provided on the stick controller 31A (an operation of the stick controller 31A), as shown in FIG. There are a second effect of type A for detection and a second effect of type B for detecting repeated hitting operations, and the second effect of type B for performing repeated hitting operations has a higher rate of success mode. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the type of the second effect to be executed.

Incidentally, in the process of step 021AKS022 shown in FIG. 12-3, the execution period of the first effect is also set. Similarly, in the processing of steps 021AKS024 and 021AKS025, the execution period of the second effect is also set. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12-5(A), the execution period of the first effect is set shorter than the execution period of the second effect. According to this, in the normal state, it can be shown to the player as if the state has quickly shifted to the jackpot game state, and it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest. In addition, in the variable probability state, not only is the stick controller 31A operated, but also the execution period is extended to improve the interest in the game while the probability of entering the jackpot game state is high. Note that the V-con operation effects such as the first effect and the second effect are, as shown in FIG. A post-detection display period is a period during which a predetermined image is displayed after an operation is detected. In the process of step 021AKS022 shown in FIG. 12-3, either or both of the V-con operation valid period and the post-detection display period are detected as the execution period of the first effect as the V-con operation valid period in the second effect. By making it shorter than the post-display period, the execution period of the first presentation is set shorter than the execution period of the second presentation. In addition, unlike this, the execution period of the first effect may be set longer than the execution period of the second effect. The execution period of the second effect is the same period in both the successful mode and the unsuccessful mode. Also, the second effect of type A and the second effect of type B share the same execution period. In the example shown in FIG. 12-3, both when the first effect is executed and when the second effect is executed as the V-con operation effect, the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the big win is temporarily stopped and displayed to win the big win. After being notified to the player that it will be, until the combination of the stop decoration symbols that constitute the big win is completely stopped, as described above, the stop that constitutes the big win It may be executed in a period from when the combination of the decorative symbols is completely stopped until the jackpot game state is entered. In addition, during the period from the complete stop of the combination of the stop decoration patterns forming the big win to the time before the big win game state is entered and the big win opening is opened, the variable display is executed over the big win game state. good too.

Returning to FIG. 12-2, after executing the process of step 021AKS011 or the process of step S554, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a super reach variable display pattern (step 021AKS012). At step 021AKS012, by referring to the variation pattern determination result specification command transmitted from the main board 11, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern (variable display pattern) is super reach.

If it is a variable display pattern of super reach (step 021AKS012; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the operation effect (step 021AKS013). Specifically, in step 021AKS013, the presence or absence of execution of the operation presentation and the type of operation presentation in the case of execution are set to either one shown in FIG. It is set by referring to the operation effect determination table. The operation effect in the characterizing portion 021AK of this embodiment is a so-called final effect that is performed at the timing of whether or not a big hit will occur in the second half of the super ready-to-win effect. Specifically, the operation effect in the characterizing portion 021AK of this embodiment is an effect that is executed at the timing immediately before the final stop symbol is displayed. For example, the V-con operation effect is executed. In this case, it is executed at the timing immediately before the temporary stop display of the decorative symbols forming the big winning combinations shown in FIGS. 12-7(C) and 12-8(B). There are two types of operation effects, one for detecting the operation of the push button 31B and the other for detecting the operation of the stick controller 31A (V-con). As shown in FIG. ) is executed, the ratio of the variable display result to be a "big win" is higher than when the operation effect of the type that detects the operation of the push button 31B is executed. It's becoming Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to which type of operation effect is executed. Further, in the characterizing part 021AK of this embodiment, as shown in the figure, in the case of the variable probability state, an operation performance of a type that detects the operation of the stick controller 31A (V-con) is executed more than in the normal state. However, when the variable display result is “losing”, the variable probability state has a type of operation effect that detects the operation of the stick controller 31A (V-con) than the normal state. The reliability of the type of operation effect that detects the operation of the stick controller 31A (V-con) in the variable probability state may be increased by lowering the execution rate. Note that in step 021AKS013, when an operation performance of the kind that detects the operation of the push button 31B is executed, the setting for displaying an image that promotes the operation is set to detect the operation of the stick controller 31A (V-con). When a type of operation effect is executed, a setting is made to display an image that encourages the operation.

Returning to FIG. 12-2, after executing the process of step 021AKS013, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance as the effect control pattern (step S560). Production control CPU 120, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern determination result designation command, selects one of the prepared production control patterns (special figure fluctuation production control pattern) and uses it. set as a pattern. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (suspended display change pattern) corresponding to the execution setting of the pending display change effect by the pending display setting process of step S161, and selects the use pattern set as Also, when it is determined in step S559 that the specific effect is executed, one of the effect control patterns (specific effect control pattern) corresponding to the execution of the specific effect is selected and set as the usage pattern.

Following the process of step S560, the production control CPU 120, for example, corresponds to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern determination result specification command, the production provided in a predetermined area (production control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122 The initial value of the control process timer is set (step S561). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decoration pattern on the display screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S562). At this time, the effect control CPU 120, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern at the time of special figure fluctuation) determined in the process of step S559 , etc., to start the fluctuation of the decorative design in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5. All you have to do is

After executing the process of step S562, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "2", which is the value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S563), and then performs the variable display start setting process. exit.

FIG. 12-7 shows an example of an effect operation when the first effect is executed as the V-con operation effect. As shown in FIG. 12-7(A), as a reach effect of super reach, a battle effect in which the main character C1 and the enemy character C3 battle is started, and as shown in FIG. 12-7(B), each character battles. Then, although illustration is omitted, an operation effect as a final effect is executed (it is not executed when the execution setting of the operation effect is not made), and the player operates the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A ( When the operation of V-con) is detected, as shown in FIG. 12-7(C), the combination of stop decoration symbols constituting the big win is temporarily stopped and displayed to notify the player of the big win. Subsequently, when it comes time to execute the first effect, as shown in FIG. 12-7(D), a promotion image is displayed to prompt the player to perform an operation of tilting the stick controller 31A. (an image of finishing the enemy) is displayed, and an image indicating that the hero will win is displayed as shown in FIG. 12-7(E). Although illustration is omitted, for example, there are a plurality of modes of defeating the enemy character of the main character, and the jackpot type may be suggested according to which mode of defeating the enemy character. A set value may also be suggested. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to which manner of defeating the enemy character is used. Aside from this, a plurality of modes of the promotion image prompting the player's operation may be provided, and the jackpot type or set value may be suggested according to which mode of the promotion image is displayed. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to which aspect of the promotion image is displayed. Then, when the variable display ends, as shown in FIG. 12-7(F), the fixed decorative symbols completely stop. In the illustrated example, after the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the big win is temporarily stopped and displayed, the decoration symbols continue to swing as shown in FIGS. 12-7 (D) and (E). Although the displayed example is shown, it may be changed again as shown in FIGS. 12-8 to 12-10. As long as the player is notified that the combination of the stop decoration symbols that constitute the big win is temporarily stopped and displayed to become the big win, the decoration symbols of that type do not have to be displayed continuously after that (finally). The jackpot pattern should stop completely again). Also, for example, after the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the big hit is once temporarily stopped and displayed, the variation may be performed again, and the effect of the variable probability promotion in which the variable probability symbols are completely stopped may be executed. According to this, the expectation of the player can be improved. It should be noted that the setting for displaying the promotion image may be performed in the first effect execution setting of step 021AKS022.

FIGS. 12-8 to 12-10 show examples of effect operations when the second effect is executed as the V-con operation effect. Specifically, it shows an example of the effect operation when the second effect of the success modes of types A and B is executed. After reaching a ready-to-win state as shown in FIG. 12-8(A), a combination of stop decoration symbols constituting a big win is temporarily stopped and displayed as a big win as shown in FIG. 12-8(B). person is notified. Note that FIGS. 12-8(A) to 12-8(B) may be the same as FIGS. As for the battle effect, it is sufficient that an image of defeating the enemy character is displayed in the operation effect before the temporary stop display). Then, when it comes time to execute the second effect of type A, ie, the type of long-pressing of the trigger button provided on the stick controller 31A, the stick controller 31A is directed to the player as shown in FIG. Along with the operation, a promotion image is displayed to prompt the user to press and hold the trigger button. Thereafter, an effect image as shown in FIG. 12-8 (D1), for example, is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and a trigger button effective detection period for effectively detecting various operations on the stick controller 31A begins. The setting for displaying the promotion image may be performed in the second effect execution setting in steps 021AKS024 and 021AKS025.

After the display operation shown in FIG. 12-8 (D1) is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. Display so that the position can be changed. This effect image is switched and displayed so that the display position can be changed according to the tilting operation of the stick controller 31A as shown in FIG. 12-9 (A2). As an example, in the tilting direction sensor unit included in the controller sensor unit 35A, when the pair of vertical sensors detects that the operating rod is tilted toward the back side as seen from the player, the aiming is performed in the display area of the image display device 5. While it moves upward, when it is detected that it is tilted forward, the effect image is switched and displayed so that the aim moves downward. In addition, in the tilting direction sensor unit, when the pair of parallel sensors detects that the operating rod is tilted to the left as viewed from the player, it is detected that the aim moves to the left while being tilted to the right. When this is done, the effect image is switched and displayed so that the aim moves to the right. When a tilting operation of the operation stick is detected by both the vertical sensor pair and the parallel sensor pair, the effect image is displayed so that the aiming moves in a direction that combines the detection results of each sensor pair (for example, the upper left direction). The display is switched. It should be noted that the display position of the aiming is not changeable, but for example, when the control stick is tilted to the front side, the switching display of the effect image corresponding to the own airplane (own aircraft) is upward. , any effect action corresponding to the detection result of the tilting operation may be executed. The processing for realizing such an effect operation may be executed, for example, in the effect processing during variable display in step S172 of FIG.

Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 12-9 (B1), when the target is aligned with the enemy aircraft, by stopping the operation of the stick controller 31A as shown in FIG. 12-9 (B2), the enemy aircraft is It suffices if a target for shooting down can be determined. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 12-9 (C2), in response to one long press operation on the trigger button, one shot is fired as shown in FIG. 12-9 (C1), for example. A production image is displayed. Next, for example, as shown in Fig. 12-9(D), along with a production image of an enemy plane being shot down, decoration patterns showing the number "7" are arranged to decorate "left", "middle", and "right". By statically displaying the symbols in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, etc., it is only necessary to derive and display the fixed decorative symbols of the probability variable jackpot combination. In addition, in the illustrated example, after the combination of the stop decorative patterns constituting the big hit is temporarily stopped and displayed, the variation is performed again, and the production of the probability variation promotion in which the probability variation symbols completely stop is performed. As in FIG. 12-9, the display of the "6" decoration pattern may be continued (the same applies to the second effect of the type B), and finally the combination of the "6" decoration patterns is completed. You may make it stop.

On the other hand, when the execution timing of the second effect of type B, ie, the type of repeatedly hitting the trigger button provided on the stick controller 31A, the player operates the stick controller 31A as shown in FIG. 12-8 (C2). At the same time, a promotion image is displayed to prompt the trigger button to be repeatedly hit (rapidly). Thereafter, an effect image as shown in FIG. 12-8 (D1), for example, is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and a trigger button effective detection period for effectively detecting various operations on the stick controller 31A begins.

After the display operation shown in FIG. 12-8 (D2) is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. Display so that the position can be changed. This effect image is switched and displayed so that the display position can be changed according to the tilting operation of the operation rod of the stick controller 31A as shown in FIG. 12-10 (A2). Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 12-10 (B1), when the target is aligned with the enemy aircraft, by stopping the operation of the stick controller 31A as shown in FIG. 12-10 (B2), the enemy aircraft is It suffices if a target for shooting down can be determined. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. A production image that fires multiple times is displayed. Then, for example, when the number of detection times (the total number of times) of the instruction operation for the trigger button reaches a predetermined number, a performance image of shooting down an enemy aircraft as shown in FIG. By stopping and displaying decorative patterns showing the numbers of ``left'', ``middle'', and ``right'' in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, etc., fixed decorative patterns of the probability variable jackpot combinations are derived and displayed. Just do it.

As described above, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic part 021AK in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

The performance control CPU 120 executes the operation performance during the ready-to-win performance of super-reach, which suggests whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot game state as an advantageous state, and detects the operation of the push button 31B as the first detection means. There is a case where it is possible (when the push sensor 35B is enabled) and a case where it is possible to detect the operation of the stick controller 31A as the second detection means (when the controller sensor unit 35A is enabled). The ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state is higher in the case where detection by the means is possible than in the case where the detection by the first detection means is possible. Then, in the normal state, the decorative symbols constituting the big win combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and after the player is notified that the game state is controlled to the big win game state, a first effect that enables detection by the second detection means. In the variable probability state, which is more likely to be controlled to the big win state than the normal state, the decoration symbols constituting the big win combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the detection by the second detection means is performed after the player is informed that the game is controlled to the big win game state. can be executed, and the execution period of the first production is shorter than the execution period of the second production. According to this, it is possible to improve the detection frequency by the second detection means by providing the detection period by the second detection means after being notified that it is controlled to the big hit game state, and the normal state and the variable probability state. Since a change occurs by making the motion to be detected different in , it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest in the game.

The player's operation detected in the first effect is the operation of tilting the stick controller 31A, and the player's operation detected in the second effect is the operation of the trigger button provided on the stick controller 31A. For example, the motion of the player detected by the second detection means is different between the first effect and the second effect. According to this, by providing the detection period by the second detection means after the notification effect, the detection frequency by the second detection means can be improved, and the motion to be detected is different between the normal state and the probability variable state. Since this causes a change, it is possible to prevent a decline in the interest in the game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12-6(B), in the normal state, when detection of operation of the push button 31B as the first detection means is effective, detection of operation of the stick controller 31A as the second detection means is effective. Higher percentage than when detection is effective. That is, in the normal state, the frequency at which detection by the second detection means is possible is lower than the frequency at which detection by the first detection means is possible. According to this, it is possible to make the player aware that the action on the second detection means is valuable, and by performing the action on the second detection means, the interest in the game can be improved.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12-6(A), in the variable probability state, detection of the operation of the stick controller 31A as the second detection means is more effective than in the normal state. That is, in the variable probability state, the frequency at which detection by the second detection means is possible is higher than in the normal state. According to this, it is possible to give the player a sense of superiority for being controlled in the variable probability state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12-4, there are a plurality of types of second effects such as type A and type B, and the execution period is common to all types of second effects. Therefore, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game within the common performance period.

(Modified example of characteristic part 021AK)
In the characteristic portion 021AK of the above embodiment, the player is instructed to operate the stick controller 31A as shown in FIG. Although an example of displaying a prompting image has been shown, this is just an example. A plurality of modes of promotion images are provided for prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A, and which of the plurality of modes of promotion images to display in the V-con operation effect is selected according to whether the variable probability state or the normal state. You may make it determine by a different ratio. According to this, it is possible to increase the variation of the promotion effect and improve the game interest. Incidentally, as described above, the jackpot type and set value may be suggested according to the mode of the promotion image. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to which aspect of the promotion image is displayed. As for the promotion images of multiple modes, for example, modes such as color and size may differ depending on the type of operation to be detected. Furthermore, in the normal state, the promotion image of the normal mode is displayed at a high rate, and in the variable probability state, the promotion image of the special mode such as gold or rainbow color is displayed at a higher rate than the promotion image of the normal mode. can be

Further, in the characterizing part 021AK of the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the operation effect is the so-called final effect, but at a specific timing different from the so-called final effect (for example, the timing of developing into super reach), A predetermined effect requesting operation of the push button 31 or the stick controller 31A may be executed. In this case, as in the above-described embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher when the predetermined effect requiring operation of the stick controller 31A is executed than when the predetermined effect requiring operation of the push button 31 is executed. should be higher. Then, when the predetermined effect requesting the operation of the push button 31 is executed at the specific timing, the setting suggesting effect suggesting the set value may be executed. Specifically, after detecting the operation of the push button 31, an image suggesting the setting value may be displayed. According to this, it is possible to reduce the feeling of regret when the operation for the detecting means with the lower expected degree of big hit becomes effective. It should be noted that the operation effect in the characterizing part 021AK of the above-described embodiment may be, for example, a effect that is performed at the timing of developing into super reach, and the predetermined effect may be a so-called final effect. In this case, when a predetermined effect requiring operation of the stick controller 31A is executed, the big win is determined, and when a predetermined effect requiring operation of the push button 31 is executed, the set value is changed. A setting suggestion effect to suggest may be executed.

Further, in the characterizing portion 021AK of the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the execution period of the first effect was shorter than the execution period of the second effect. may be shorter than the execution period of According to this, in a normal state with a low probability of becoming a big hit game state, the effect of performing an operation on the second detection means with a low execution frequency is performed for a long period of time, thereby improving the game interest, and in the variable probability state. It is possible to shorten the period and quickly shift to the jackpot game state.

Further, in the characterizing portion 021AK of the above embodiment, both the second effect of type A and the second effect of type B show an example in which the effect of aiming at an incoming airplane (enemy plane) is executed (FIG. 12). -8 to FIG. 12-10) may be arranged such that an effect with different content is executed according to the type of the second effect. Further, in the characterizing portion 021AK of the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which two types of second suggestive effects, type A and type B, are provided. In this case, for example, a jackpot type such as a 10R jackpot is provided, and in order to increase the number of balls that can be obtained in the order of type A<type B<type C, in the case of an 8R jackpot, the second effect of type A is changed to 10R. In the case of a big hit, the second effect of type B may be executed at a high rate, and in the case of a 16R big win, the second effect of type C may be executed at a high rate. According to this, variations can be given to the second effect, and the player's attention can be attracted to which type of the second effect is executed. For example, type A is an operation of pressing the trigger button provided on the stick controller 31A once, type B is an operation of repeatedly hitting the trigger button, and type C is an operation of long-pressing the trigger button. , should be detected respectively.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 021AK)
(1) The game machine according to the characteristic part 021AK is
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine 1, etc.) capable of performing variable display and being controllable to an advantageous state advantageous to a player, and being controllable between a normal state and a special state more easily controlled to the advantageous state than the normal state. There is
a first detection means (for example, push sensor 35B, etc.) capable of detecting the action of the player;
a second detection means (for example, a controller sensor unit 35A, etc.) that is capable of detecting the action of the player and is different from the first detection means;
A notification effect means capable of executing a notification effect to notify that it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control that temporarily stops and displays decorative symbols constituting a big hit combination),
Suggestive effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing super reach ready-to-win effect, etc.) capable of executing suggestive effect suggesting whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state before the informing effect by the informing effect means and
In the suggestion effect, there are cases where detection by the first detection means is possible and there are cases where detection by the second detection means is possible (for example, an operation effect can be executed). When detection is possible, the ratio of control to the advantageous state is higher than when detection by the first detection means is possible (for example, the operation of the stick controller 31A (V-con) is detected). When the performance is executed, the ratio of the variable display result to be a "big hit" is higher than when the operation performance of the type that detects the operation of the push button 31B is executed),
A first effect that can be detected by the second detection means after the notification effect is executed in the normal state, and a detection by the second detection means is possible after the notification effect is executed in the special state. It is possible to execute the second production (for example, the first production is executed in the normal state, and the second production can be executed in the variable probability state, etc.),
The first effect and the second effect have different execution periods (for example, the first effect has a shorter execution period than the second effect),
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the frequency of detection by the second detection means by providing the detection period by the second detection means after the notification effect, and the motion to be detected in the normal state and the special state. Since a change occurs by making the .

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
In the normal state, the frequency at which detection by the second detection means is possible is lower than the frequency at which detection by the first detection means is possible (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-6(B), in the normal state , the case where the detection of the operation of the push button 31B is effective as the first detection means is higher than the case where the detection of the operation of the stick controller 31A is effective as the second detection means),
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player aware that the action on the second detection means is valuable, and by performing the action on the second detection means, the interest in the game can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
In the special state, the detection by the second detection means is possible more frequently than in the normal state (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-6 (A), in the variable probability state, the second detection than in the normal state As a means, the ratio of effective detection of the operation of the stick controller 31A is high, etc.),
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of superiority for being controlled in the special state.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The second effect has a plurality of patterns, and the second effect of any pattern has a common effect period (for example, the second effect of type A and the second effect of type B have a common execution period),
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game within the common performance period.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
It is possible to execute a promotion effect that prompts the operation of the second detection means (for example, displaying a promotion image that prompts the player to operate the stick controller 31A),
There are multiple types of the promotion effect, and the ratio of which type of the promotion effect is executed in the normal state and the special state is different (multiple modes depending on whether it is a variable probability state or a normal state) different percentages of the promotional images to display),
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the variation of the promotion effect and improve the amusement of the game.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
Setting means that can be set to one of the setting values of a plurality of stages with different probability of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, CPU 103 etc. for executing game control main processing) Further provided,
A predetermined effect different from the notification effect and the suggestive effect can be executed in the normal state, and detection by the first detection means or the second detection means is possible at a specific timing in the predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined such as performing a performance),
When the detection by the first detection means becomes possible at the specific timing, a setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value is executed (for example, operation of the push button 31 is requested at the specific timing). If a predetermined effect is executed, a setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value is executed, etc.),
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the feeling of regret when the operation to the first detection means becomes effective.

(Explanation relating to association of characteristic parts)
Each configuration regarding the characteristic portion 037AK, the characteristic portion 038AK, and the characteristic portion 021AK may be appropriately combined with part or all of each configuration regarding other characteristic portions. Features that are combined in this way, or individual features that are not combined, may be combined with part or all of each configuration relating to other features as appropriate. For example, after the decorative symbols are displayed in combination with a big hit during the variable display at the characteristic portion 037AK (after the temporary stop display), the V-con operation effect at the characteristic portion 021AK is executed, and the special movement at the characteristic portion 037AK is performed. A body effect may be executed, and it may be determined by lottery which effect is to be executed. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the type of effect to be executed. Also, a special movable object effect may be executed in the first effect and the second effect in the characterizing portion 021AK, and the movable body to be operated may be switched according to the number of times the player's operation is detected.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Pachinko game machine 11... Main board 12... Effect control board

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
a plurality of movable bodies including a first movable body operable between a first initial position and a first rendering position and a second movable body operable between a second initial position and a second rendering position ;
a control means for controlling the motion of the plurality of movable bodies;
a movable body effect executing means capable of executing a movable body effect to move the movable body each time a predetermined condition that can be satisfied multiple times during a predetermined period is satisfied;
Regardless of which movable body operates in the movable body presentation, the advantage when controlled to the advantageous state is common,
The control means causes the first movable body to move from the first initial position to the first effect position when the predetermined condition is satisfied for a predetermined number of times among the predetermined conditions that are satisfied multiple times during the predetermined period. After that, the second movable body is operated from the first effect position to the first initial position, and the second movable body is operated from the second initial position to the second effect position when the predetermined condition is satisfied for a specific time. 2 Operate from the production position to the second initial position ,
A gaming machine characterized by:

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